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October 24, 2015

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  • The tools of the Kalinga warrior, spear and head-axe. Pictured here is the late WWII veteran Jaime Alos of Dananao village, who was tattooed after fighting Japanese forces in 1945. The two horns extending outward from his abdomen symbolize the strength of the water buffalo (carabao) and designate his rank as a war captain. #kalinga#kalingatattoo #philippines #batok#veterans #warriors #elder #hero #tattoos#indigenous #portrait #travel#travelphotography #traditionaltattoo#heritage #culture #blackworktattoo #buffalo
  • WWII veteran Pio Ongat, a Kalinga warrior from Dananao village who was tattooed after fighting Japanese forces in 1945. His chest tattoo (bikking) represents in abstract form the outstretched wings of the predatorial eagle, a creature that Kalinga warriors attempted to emulate on the battlefield by swooping down on their enemies before they realized they were in mortal danger. #kalinga #kalingatattoo #philippines #batok #veterans #warriors #elder #hero #tattoos #indigenous #portrait #travel #travelphotography #traditionaltattoo #heritage #culture #blackworktattoo
  • Konyak Naga elder Nemang (Eulang paan) of Tobu village, standing in front of the many buffaloes whose meat was shared with the village during Feasts of Merit. Her faded facial tattoos are distinctive of her clan. Nagaland, May 2018. #konyak #nagaland #india #portrait #portraitphotography #indigenouswomen #indigenous #pride #culture #heritage #buffalo #travel #traditionaltattoo #blackworktattoo #traditions #tattoo #facetattoo #asia
  • Humbled to speak about tattoo history on the tattoo episode for Netflix's Explained, which airs today. The show also features @spiritualjourneytattoo @stephanietamez @tattoo.archive @horiyoshi_3 #whangod Cheers, LK www.netflix.com/title/80216752 #netflix
  • Laju Naga woman of Arunachal Pradesh who wears the distinctive facial tattooing of her people, Myanmar/India border. The blackwork tattoos were hand-tapped by a female expert who used tree resin to create the bold designs. #arunachalpradesh #laju #facetattoo #earrings #india #asiantattoo #traditionaltattoo #blackworktattoo #travelphotography #portrait #myanmar #naga #tattoos #tattooing #indigenous #heritage #culture #humanity #beauty #tatuagem #tatuajes #mark #ritesofpassage #history
  • One of the last tattooed Konyak Naga warriors of Hungphoi village, 90-year-old Nokging Wangnao (Moilong Paan), Nagaland, May 2018. #nagaland #konyak #india #horns #beads #indigenous #warrior #hero #indigenous #blackworktattoo #traditionaltattoo #chesttattoo #tattoo #blackworkers #portraitphotography #portrait #travelphotography #asiantattoo #heritage
  • More amazing Konyak leg patterns owned by 80+year-old Monyu of Jakphang village (Huhum paan). Hand-tapped by a female artist of her home village. We met her at one of the village's public water sources as we were driving away. These tattoos are becoming very rare today. #konyak #nagaland #naga #india #india_gram #indigenous #indigenouswomen #traditionaltattoo #tattoo #tattoos #travelphotography #portraitphotography #portrait #heritage #culture #traditions #legs #flipflops
  • Wanghon Wangshu is an amazing basket maker, artist, former warrior, and family man who bears rare eyelid tattoos that designate his relation to the blue-blood Konyak anghs of eastern Nagaland. His turquoise beads also designate aristocratic status. Taken May 2018. #nagaland #naga #india #tribaltattoo #traditionaltattoo #traditional #indigenous #indigenousart #indigena #tatuagem #tatuajes #tatouage #culturalheritage #travelphotography #travelphoto #tattoos #tatuaggio #culture #facetattoo tattoo #elders #respect #warriors #warrior #hero #heroes #portrait #konyak

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