Filipino Tribal
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| Date Added | 2024-08-06 |
[view source]Visual Elements
Filipino tribal line-work.
[view source]Cultural Context
Filipino tribal tattooing, known as batok or patik, is one of the oldest continuous tattoo traditions in the world. Practiced by groups such as the Kalinga, Visayan, and Igorot peoples, these tattoos marked social status, bravery in battle, and spiritual protection. The tradition nearly disappeared under Spanish colonization but has seen a revival through practitioners like Whang-Od Oggay, the last mambabatok of Kalinga, who began tattooing at age fifteen.
Dominant Colors: Black. Date Added: 2024-08-06 Team Notes: "Filo" — Tez, Jul 2024, #tattoos