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  • The legendary, late great headman of the Skrang Iban Aki Basai and his WWII veteran buddy Jentang (background, both Iban Rangers) of Emperan, Sarawak (Borneo). His magical eyebrow tattoos made women fall into his arms - no kidding! Treasured ikat pua kumbu's hang on the back wall, 2002. #borneo #iban #asiantattoo #malaysia #skrang #indigenous #veteran #heroes #rangers #traditionaltattoos #blackwork #magic #eyebrows #culture #photography #tattoo #ikat #facetattoo #wwii #warriors #tradition
  • Anita, the best basket weaver of Bugnay village, Kalinga, Philippines. #kalinga #whangod #philippines #blackwork #weaver #indigenous #travelphotographer #portrait #portraitphotography #tattoo #tatuajes #tatuagem #tatuagemfeminina #traditionaltattoos #traditionalart #womenempowerment #womensfashion
  • The late Khiamniungan warrior Chelia who earned his extensive tattooing for eight victories in hand-to-hand combat. Noklak village, Nagaland. He also helped save American airmen in 1943 when their C-47 Skytrain crashed near his village. #nagaland #khiamniungan #india #tuensang #warrior #hero #indigenous #portraitphotography #portrait #tattoo #tattooed #tatuagem #veteran #headhunter #traditionaltattoos #blackwork #wwii #skytrain #travelphotographer
  • Mentawai shaman Aman Toshi, Siberut Island, Indonesia. #mentawai #mentawais #siberut #indonesia #indigenous #traditional #traditionaltattoos #portrait #portraitphotography #travel #travelphotographer #tattoo #tattooing #blackwork #shaman #flowers #sacred #magic
  • 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

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