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Understanding Filipino Tribal Tattoos by Matthew Limbo is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses the history and meanings of tattoos in Philippine culture. It notes that tattoos have long been part of indigenous tribes like the Ifugao, Kalinga, and Bontoc, where they signified societal status and achievements like headhunting counts. Tattoos were also used during colonial times to identify indigenous groups. While older generations viewed tattoos negatively, they have become more popular and accepted as forms of self-expression. One remaining tattoo artist, Whang-Od, continues t
- Author
- Matthew Limbo
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- EN