I need research regarding cultures that either embrace or frown upon tattoos and piercings around the world. They have to have credible sources. Can anyone help me?

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   The oldest known tattoo was made by running a string under the skin. I assume coated in charcoal.
   There is a tribe, that still exists, where all the women have face tattoos. They are intracate and normally done by the Grandmother. This right of passage started to prevent their women from being stolen. They figured other tribes/invaders would not want disfigured women. Now it’s something girls look foreward to.
   I’ve read these facts in magazines, but I don’t remember where.
   National Geographic might have good info.