The Last Mambabatok Apo Whang-Od, Philippines’ Last Hand-Poke Tattoo Artist Of Her Generation - Ang Huling Mambabatok Sa Kanyang Henerasyon
Siya ay si Apo Wang Od, sino ba naman ang hindi pa nakaka kilala sa napaka popular na tattoo artist ng kalinga? Ang sabi nila ang simbolo ng mga tattoo na ginawa ni apo wang od ay pride for warriors
Whang-Od’s particular tattoo style originated as a symbol of pride for warriors, and a marking of beauty for females from the Butbut tribe
Whang Od is the last living Mambabatok, tribal tattoo master. She is funny, quick, and surprisingly nimble. Most of the people who travels in Kalinga really go and meet Wang od. The traditional tattooing is different from the modern tattooing. Apo, uses a bamboo stick and a pomelo thorn that will be tapped on your skin with charcoal as the ink. All in all.
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Sana totoo yung balita na may tinuturuan daw si Wang Od, para may magmana sa skills niya. Tumamlay kasi ang batok sa Norte nung hindi na uso yung mga tribal wars nila, naging peaceful kumbaga. Dati kasi yung batok or tattoo ay token kapag may napatay na kalaban galing sa ibang tribo. Yung ibang tattoo naman nagsisignify ng occupation or status sa tribe. Salamat sa pagpost tungkol kay Wang Od. : )
Oo totoo, apo nya ang mag mamana.