This compelling exhibition at the National Anthropology Museum delves into the ancient practice of tattooing, exploring its identitary, social, ritual, and symbolic purposes. It specifically examines the cultural significance among the Kankanay people from the Cordillera of Luzon, Philippines. Discover 'anitos,' anthropomorphic figures evoking ancestors, which often feature carved or painted tattoo representations, highlighting their prestige and distinction.
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This exhibition, displayed in a ground floor display case, explores the rich history and cultural significance of tattoos, particularly among the Kankanay people of Luzon, Philippines. It highlights 'anitos', anthropomorphic figures representing ancestors, and how tattoos were a symbol of prestige and distinction, even represented in carvings and paintings.
The exhibition 'Pieles labradas, pieles tatuadas. Tatuajes filipinos' delves into the ancient practice of tattooing, which has been a habitual part of many cultures for remote times, serving identitary, social, ritual, or symbolic purposes. The display specifically focuses on the Kankanay people from the Cordillera of Luzon, Philippines, where tattoos held significant prestige and distinction. The exhibition features 'anitos,' anthropomorphic figures that evoke their ancestors and hold their spirits. These figures often include representations, carved or painted, of tattoos, reflecting their importance to the individuals in life and in their subsequent representations. The exhibition aims to bring to the public's attention this less visible yet original aspect of Filipino statuary.
The exhibition is presented in a display case on the ground floor and admission is through a joint ticket with the permanent exhibition.
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