Painting the Filipino peoples’ struggles in indigenous art
Painting the Filipino peoples’ struggles in indigenous art
Inspired by the culture of body painting in the Visayas, artist Armand Jake Dayoha paid homage to the ancient art custom.
By RITCHE T. SALGADO
Bulatlat.com
(UPDATED: June 30, 2023; 5:00 a.m.) CEBU CITY — In pre-Hispanic Philippines, locals adorn their bodies with tattoos that depict conquests, faith, life and nature.
Tattoos are more than just aesthetics. They were used to ask favors from gods or to imbue the wearers with the power of gods, especially for the warrior class. They are also meant to immortalize the wearer’s life milestones.
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