25. Lane Wilcken: Cultural Tattoos and Ancient Filipino Traditions - Part 1

In this episode of the Tattoos with Intention podcast, host Taylor interviews Lane Wilcken, a scholar and practitioner of Filipino cultural tattoos. They discuss Lane's journey into the study and revival of indigenous Filipino tattooing, the cultural and spiritual significance of the tattoos, the role of tattoos in conveying ancestral guidance and social status, and Lane’s efforts to educate and restore traditional practices. Lane also shares personal anecdotes and highlights the importance of understanding the cultural context to ensure meaningful tattoo experiences. The conversation looks into how traditional tattoos are linked to rituals and health benefits, the process of earning and receiving tattoos, and the pitfalls of modern commercial tattoo practices. 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCESInstagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lanewilcken⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LaneWilcken.com⁠⁠⁠Books: ⁠⁠⁠Filipino Tattoos: Ancient to Modern⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themarkofnara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔥 WHEN YOU’RE READY→⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a 1:1 consult with Mark ⁠⁠⁠⁠→⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Get Tattooed by Mark⁠⁠⁠⁠→⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join the FREE Community⁠⁠⁠⁠🤩 LISTEN + WATCH MOREWatch this episode on YouTube →⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tattoo Pathway Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠Prefer to listen? Subscribe on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore more episodes →⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tattoos With Intention archive⁠⁠⁠⁠🖤 SUPPORT THE SHOWLike this episode? Hit the like button and subscribe for more.Leave a comment if something landed—we’d love to hear from you.Know a brand or business aligned with our message?Sponsor or collaborate with us:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠tattoopathway.com/contact⁠⁠00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:41 Interview with Lane Wilkin: Scholar and Cultural Tattoo Practitioner02:05 Lane's Journey into Filipino Tattooing04:34 Reviving Traditional Filipino Tattoos07:17 Cultural Significance and Rituals of Filipino Tattoos10:59 Challenges and Responsibilities in Cultural Tattooing18:25 Contrasting Modern and Traditional Tattoo Practices26:14 Historical Context and Cultural Erasure36:36 The Cultural Context of Head Hunting and Tattooing37:14 The Inclusive Nature of Cultural Tattooing37:21 Western Individualism vs. Cultural Tattooing38:07 The Wisdom of Ancient Tattoo Practices39:17 The Health Benefits of Traditional Tattoos41:17 A Case Study: Fertility Tattoos45:34 Modern Motivations for Tattooing47:13 The Intrinsic Functions of Tattooing58:06 The Navigational Aid of Tattoos01:06:15 The Transformational Power of Tattoos01:10:45 Addressing Tattoo Regret in Western Culture01:11:57 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFOLLOWInstagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lanewilckenWebsite: ⁠LaneWilcken.comBooks: Filipino Tattoos: Ancient to ModernInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themarkofnara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tattoo Pathway – Tattoo Education and Research Institute