Kalinga Traditional Filipino Tattoos: An Overview

Kalinga traditional Filipino tattoos have a long and storied history in the Philippines dating back over 2000 years. The practice of tattooing was brought to the islands by the ancient Austronesian settlers, and is believed to have been used as a form of spiritual protection, as well as a form of personal decoration. The Kalinga people are an indigenous group in the northern Philippines, and they continue to practice traditional Filipino tattooing to this day. In this article, we will take a closer look at the history, symbolism and significance of traditional Kalinga tattoos.

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