Filipino Tattoos - by Lane Wilcken (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Tattooing is a very old and spiritually respected art form that has existed in many different cultures around the world.
- About the Author: Lane Wilcken has been researching the indigenous past of the Philippines and the Pacific Islands for nearly two decades, incorporating oral traditions, written history, linguistics, and personal experience.
- 160 Pages
- Art, Body Art & Tattooing
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About the Book
An illustrated look at Filipino cultural practices connected with ancestral and spiritual aspects of tattoo markings, and how they relate to the process and tools used to make the marks.Book Synopsis
Tattooing is a very old and spiritually respected art form that has existed in many different cultures around the world. After many centuries of not being practiced in Europe, tattooing was re-introduced to the Western world through the inhabitants of the Pacific Ocean. Beginnning in the 16th century, European explorers came across many people who practiced tattooing as an integral part of their cultures. This is the first serious study of Filipino tattoos, and it considers early accounts from explorers and Spanish-speaking writers. The text presents Filipino cultural practices connected with ancestral and spiritual aspects of tattoo markings, and how they relate to the process and tools used to make the marks. In the Philippine Islands, tatoos were applied to men and women for many different reasons. It became a form of clothing. Certain designs recognized manhood and personal accomplishments as well as attractiveness, fertility, and continuity of the family or village. Facial tattoos occurred on the bravest warriors with names that denoted particular honor. Through the fascinating text and over 200 images, including color photographs and design drawings, the deep meanings and importance of these markings becomes apparent.About the Author
Lane Wilcken has been researching the indigenous past of the Philippines and the Pacific Islands for nearly two decades, incorporating oral traditions, written history, linguistics, and personal experience. His ancestral ties to this work continue to motivate his research. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 8.6 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 160
Genre: Art
Sub-Genre: Body Art & Tattooing
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Format: Hardcover
Author: Lane Wilcken
Language: English
Street Date: November 12, 2010
TCIN: 1001921554
UPC: 9780764336027
Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-8470
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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