....B'laan Tattoos of Pula Bato, Tampakan....

Tattooing has been practice for centuries in many cultures,
particularly in Asia, spread throughout the world.
Some tribal culture traditionally created tattoos,
 by cutting wounds with ink or ashes.
Some culture continues this practice. Some culture create tattoos
marks by hand using sharpened stick or animal bones, made for needle.

In Tampakan, South Cotabato, Philippines,
tattoos still prominent on the chest and hand of some older men,
are a variety of tattooed designs. Symbol for bravery or decorative reasons.
Some B'laan tattoos have been used for identification in other way.
Similar designs were often found in blow pipes, B'laan guitar, and woven dress.
B'laans used for tattoos found in woven dress like men and women  figure designs,
(See pictures in my other file). the animals like turtle, ants and etc.
B'laan tattooing which seems to have been a common practice in the past,
but less popular today.......