16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Tribal Woman
Tattooed people is a normal sighting in Buscalan, Kalinga in the Philippines. They are famous to tourist because of the traditional hand tapped tattoo given by Apo Whang-Od and her apprentice. Elder women wear the tattoo symbolizing heirarchy, achievements and fashion.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 02.2018 |
Date Uploaded: | 07.2018 |
Photo Location: | Buscalan, Kalinga, Philippines |
Camera: | NIKON D750 |
Copyright: | © Heigen Villacarlos |