Whang od

As I was traveling through my home country of the Philippines, I decided to make the journey up to one of our most iconic living legends, Apo Whang-Od. This journey was important to me for a few reasons. I was born in the Philippines, but immigrated to the U.S. when I was young. I have… Read More Visiting Apo Whang-Od, The World’s Oldest Tattoo Artist | Philippines

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Whang-Od, a beautiful and legendary 100-year -old artist from the Butbut Kalinga tribe in Buscalan, a rural region of the 🇵🇭, employs a…

This gorgeous lady is 100 years old and is the last Kalinga tattoo artists in the Philippines. So. Rad.

Wang od tattooing

101-yr-old Fang-od Oggay (also spelt Whang-od), the last tribal tattoo artist to hold the title of Mambabatok—the name given to traditional tattooists by the Kalinga ethnic group for thousands of years (Philippines). credit Atlas Obscura

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This is Part 2 of my IG series called "Becoming" where I transform into different notable artists. I started this because I wanted to make more meaningful content. As I become these characters, I hope it will inspire people to celebrate these artists' talents, honor their hustle, and empathize with them in their struggles. Follow me on ig to see more: www.instagram.com/yellyybelly #YelleBecomingWhangOd #BecomingSeriesByYelle #WhangOd #ApoWhangOd *Photos of Apo Whang-Od are from…

Apo Whang Od is the living legend tattoo artist of the Philippines

Whang-Od is 94 years old and she is the last Kalinga tattoo maker. According to specialists this practice is about a thousand years old and was used as a natural skin language transmitted from generation to generation. Within the tribal culture the tattoo symbolizes feminine beauty and male courage. “If you haven’t got a tattoo you aren’t a true warrior” says, Whang Od."

SuperAger_ on Instagram: “Happy Birthday Whang Od Oggay! The last and oldest Mambabatok, traditional Kalinga tattoo artist from Buscalan, Phillipines. 102 years on…”

Apo Whang-od of Buscalan in the Kalinga province working her magic with the gisi (hand-tap tattoo tool). Photo by Naty Sugguiyao