The first time I saw Apo Whang Od Oggay’s picture, I knew there was something very special about her.
Turns out, there are many something specials about her.
✨ She recently turned 105-years-old, making her the oldest living tattoo artist in the world.
✨ She lives in Kalinga, Philippines, born of the Butbut tribe, who once practiced head hunting. The tattoos she creates were bestowed on warriors for their bravery in battle.
✨ She represents an aspect of Philippine spirituality that I feel intrinsically connected to.
