Whang od tattoo

How did a 106-year-old woman in the rural Filipino mountains become one of the most famous tattoo artists in the world? We travel north to Kalinga to meet the ButBut tribe—and discovers an ancient tradition indelibly inked into our culture

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

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

First Tattoo. Python by Renalyn from Kalinga Buscalan with Apo Whang Ods Signature. Done traditionally with charcoal and thorns. Very happy with how it turned out. #tattoos #tattoo #beauty

y body is my blank canvass, and my tattoos are my story. Got new ink Whang Od style. 12011

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…

Traditional hand-tapped tattoo by Apo Whang-Od, the last "mambabatok" of her generation in the Philippines. Left: compass that means guidance; right: serpent eagle means protection from a heavenly being; three dots represent Apo Whang-Od's signature