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Joe Webb X Jayaism mash up for Danni. @joewebbart done at @xolavant (at XO L'Avant)

Was good tattooing Victoria again today, I got to see this all fully healed from a while ago. Thanks! ~@jayaism (at House of Daggers)

Tattoo by alicecarrier.

The Last Kalinga Tattoo Artist

Photo and caption by Michal Duchek

A fascinating culture of the Igorot people brought me and my girlfriend to Kalinga. Head-hunting ceased decades ago, however, the motifs of Kalinga tattoos and the way they are being tattoed remains the same (charcoal and an orange thorn). We decided to visit this beautiful tribeswoman who is the last Kalinga tattoo artist. After a few days, long hours spent on buses and jeepneys, we were lucky to find a local guide Francis who brought us to Buscalan. We were overwhelmed how hospitable and friendly she is. Her natural beauty and her tattoo tempted me to ask her for a pose outside her dwelling.

source: nationalgeographic.com