The Nose Ring has Evolved Over Time

The goal was to make enemies fear the daring tribe and retreat from the wearers. Whether or not it actually worked is unknown, but I don’t think I would approach a man with a bone in his nose and a spear in his hand.Over the years, the trend of nose rings made its way to Africa. There is was a symbol of one high status and wealth. Apparently their thinking was that a person has to be rich to afford such body jewelry and facial decoration.During the 16th century, the nose piercing has made its way to the Indian people who used it was a way to reduce pain and trauma during childbirth. Initially a sign of violence and a way to instill terror, the nose ring has become popular body jewelry used to express personal taste.Initially, ancient Aztec and Mayan tribes used this facial piercing, decorate with bones, sticks or feathers, was a way to ward of enemies by looking especially brutal or ferocious.