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History of Filipino Tattoos: Tattooed Mummies, Rites of Passage - Jinxi Boo - Jinxi Boo
History of Filipino Tattoos: Tattooed Mummies, Rites of Passage - Jinxi Boo - Jinxi Boo
RETURN OF THE HEADHUNTERS: THE PHILIPPINE TATTOO REVIVAL | LARS KRUTAK
(left) Lakay is the Kalinga term for 'respected elder,' and 80-plus-year-old Lakay Dilag of Sumadel village wears an awesome Kalinga bikking (chest tattoo). Many of the design elements of this bikking chronicle the journey to the headhunting trail. Bituwon, the 'Star,'� is the beacon that guides the wary hunter on his way. Ganawang, the mythical eagle, is both omen bird and spiritual messenger to the gods. Other tattoos on the biceps, arms, and torso map the environment (e.g., plant life, wat...
Tribal Tattoo History and Symbolism research Page 1
Tribal Tattoo History and Symbolism research Page 1
Mark of Four Waves — Positively Filipino | Online Magazine for Filipinos in the Diaspora
Mark of Four Waves — Positively Filipino | Online Magazine for Filipinos in the Diaspora
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Beautiful Tattooed Kalinga Woman 3 | por ialman