Filipino tribal designs.

[michellemonsta]

Hi again, everyone!
Question. Do FILIPINO TRIBAL DESIGNS exist? Such as for a tattoo, whatev. This is what i found online, but, is this legit?

Help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you & goodnight! =)

P.S. Pictures will help.

Comments

[ohsojuicy21]

Yes, they do exist. Especially in northern parts of the Philippines. It's part of the culture of the natives. Mostly, Ifugaos. :)

[michellemonsta]

Thxxxx tons; i seriously thought that maybe people were just messing with me. Buuut, got pictures?

[ohsojuicy21]

oh, Haven't got pictures. But I'll try to find some for you. :)

[tisoi]

These guys: http://www.apat-na-alon-tribe.com/

I've seen them at a Filipino gathering, and I remain skeptical.

Yes, certain Filipino groups used to tattoo themselves. The Visayans, especially, used to tattoo themselves from head to ankle to the point that the Spaniards used to call them pintados. The Tagalogs really weren't. So it's not really right to say that ALL Filipinos did it, just certain ethnic groups.

If you're thinking of getting a tattoo of these, I would suggest really researching it if you care about the meaning to you. If not, then go all out.

Here's a pic of Visayans from the 17th century from the Boxer Codex:

[maldito]

I was going through their site again. I'm curious about the map they have on their page, they pointed out specific places & wondering what sources they've used that may have pinpointed those exact places.

The whole "wave" thing though, that bothers me like a sore thumb.

[maldito]

we'll definitely have to get together & discuss this very issue! :)

[khall]

       There's also something like Baybayin as an option too.

http://www.mts.net/~pmorrow/bayname.htm

K.

[darkxangel]

Thanks for this info, that site was really interesting.