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Extra!!! Extra!!! BERNARD RUNO becomes AMANG from the get because he stepped up to the plate and took the
responsibility to start a chapter of the tribe in SHY-TOWN/Chicago, Illinois. Notice the Anting-Anting on his elbow.
Designed by ELLE and tattooed by Big ROCK on his right arm and on his left it is Tattooed by LEO ZULUETA.
BERNARD is a Pastry Chef and owns a pastry shop called Sweet Thang.
responsibility to start a chapter of the tribe in SHY-TOWN/Chicago, Illinois. Notice the Anting-Anting on his elbow.
Designed by ELLE and tattooed by Big ROCK on his right arm and on his left it is Tattooed by LEO ZULUETA.
BERNARD is a Pastry Chef and owns a pastry shop called Sweet Thang.
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RICO - A member of Tatak Ng Apat Na Alon Tribe with a title rank of Anak-BLACK. Got half of his chaklag
finished which includes the Monkey Eating Eagle - The National Bird of the Philippines. Designed by ELLE
tattooed by BIG ROCK. Rico is a Navy Personnel serving in Iraq.
finished which includes the Monkey Eating Eagle - The National Bird of the Philippines. Designed by ELLE
tattooed by BIG ROCK. Rico is a Navy Personnel serving in Iraq.
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A friend of the tribe TRICIA ALLEN
Anthropologists and tattooists has tattooed a
few members of the tribe (Mel, Matt Medina, etc)
[Left: Designed by ZEL tattooed by TRICIA]
Anthropologists and tattooists has tattooed a
few members of the tribe (Mel, Matt Medina, etc)
[Left: Designed by ZEL tattooed by TRICIA]
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MEL ORPILLA (Anak-Red); Filipino Cultural Speaker/Historian from Vallejo. [1&2] MEL shows off his tattoo,
designed by Elle (Amang-Red) and tattooed by Tricia Allen.
designed by Elle (Amang-Red) and tattooed by Tricia Allen.
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Orly Locquiao - is a great friend of the tribe from the very beginning. One of the many talented tattoo artists that the
tribe has had the privilege of working with. His tattoo shop, HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, is located in San Jose,
California. [1]Elle (Amang-RED) designing/drawing patterns on fellow tribe member ERIC BARRIOS (Anak-BLACK)
[2]ORLY doing his magic with the tattoo gun.
tribe has had the privilege of working with. His tattoo shop, HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, is located in San Jose,
California. [1]Elle (Amang-RED) designing/drawing patterns on fellow tribe member ERIC BARRIOS (Anak-BLACK)
[2]ORLY doing his magic with the tattoo gun.
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AL BUNDY. Patterns and Research provided by the Tribe. Designed and Tattooed by ORLY LOCQUAIO of Humble
Beginnings Tattoo Studio, but in this occasion he tattooed at ELLE's house.
Beginnings Tattoo Studio, but in this occasion he tattooed at ELLE's house.
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MIKEY (Anak-BLACK) - A member of Tatak Ng Apat Na Alon Tribe. (Amang-RED) ELLE`s design and plans for
Mikey`s traditional "chaklag"
Mikey`s traditional "chaklag"
MIKEY from the big island of Hawaii!!! He is going to start a chapter of the tribe there. He will be the Amang of the
Tribe on the Chapter of Hilo. Designed by ELLE (Amang-RED); Tattooed by: BIG ROCK from the Speezy. MIKEY
works as a mechanic.
Tribe on the Chapter of Hilo. Designed by ELLE (Amang-RED); Tattooed by: BIG ROCK from the Speezy. MIKEY
works as a mechanic.
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AARON (Anak-BLACK)- A member of Tatak Ng Apat Na Alon Tribe. First picture is a rough draft. Second two, is
theoutlines. The remaining pictures are blackening and inside work. (Tattoo is not a finished product) AARON is a
college student. Designed by ELLE tattooed by BIG ROCK.
theoutlines. The remaining pictures are blackening and inside work. (Tattoo is not a finished product) AARON is a
college student. Designed by ELLE tattooed by BIG ROCK.
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CHRISTIAN - Not a member of Tatak Ng Apat Na Alon Tribe. This tattoo is a cover up. As you can see the first picture
has some old English writing on Christian`s back, which he wanted to cover up. Designed by ELLE tattooed by BIG
ROCK. CHRISTIAN works as a Wesco Fire Fighter.
has some old English writing on Christian`s back, which he wanted to cover up. Designed by ELLE tattooed by BIG
ROCK. CHRISTIAN works as a Wesco Fire Fighter.
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GENE FLORES - Not a member of Tatak Ng Apat Na Alon. This is traditionally on each butt cheek but we decided to
put up on his back. We will use the two circular designs as the eyes of an omen bird, the owl. So we are not done
with his back just yet. [Notice how different Visayan tattooing is] Designed by ELLE tattooed by BIG ROCK. GENE
works as a Physical Therapist.
put up on his back. We will use the two circular designs as the eyes of an omen bird, the owl. So we are not done
with his back just yet. [Notice how different Visayan tattooing is] Designed by ELLE tattooed by BIG ROCK. GENE
works as a Physical Therapist.
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JAYSON WINBORN - A member of Tatak Ng Apat Na Alon Tribe. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. We incorporated Filipino
patterns with the tattoo that he already had. Tattoo designed by ELLE (Amang-RED) and tattooed by Chris Henry of
Silver City Tattoo, Washington. Jayson is a former active duty Marine and is now a Government Contractor and a
Military Instructor.
patterns with the tattoo that he already had. Tattoo designed by ELLE (Amang-RED) and tattooed by Chris Henry of
Silver City Tattoo, Washington. Jayson is a former active duty Marine and is now a Government Contractor and a
Military Instructor.
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Dennis` Tattoo. He represents in Seattle. Designed by ELLE. Tattoo designed by ELLE (Amang-RED) and tattooed
by Chris Henry of Silver City Tattoo, Washington.
by Chris Henry of Silver City Tattoo, Washington.
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RON BELLEZA - A candidate to join the tribe. Tattoo of lizard is a cover up of a previous tattoo with Filipino designs
around it. Patterns and Research provided by the Tribe. Designed by Elle and tattooed by LES of Enemy Tattoo in
Everett, Washington. Ron is an Associate Engineer for Panasonic's Aviation Dept. and over see the retro fits and
installations of in-flight entertainment systems on airplanes.
around it. Patterns and Research provided by the Tribe. Designed by Elle and tattooed by LES of Enemy Tattoo in
Everett, Washington. Ron is an Associate Engineer for Panasonic's Aviation Dept. and over see the retro fits and
installations of in-flight entertainment systems on airplanes.
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Big ROCK tattooing on LARRY BENZON.
LARRY BENZON, a member of TATAK NG APAT NA ALON TRIBE. He is getting his first tattoo on his leg. Designed
by Elle (Amang-RED); Tattooed by: BIG ROCK from the Speezy. Larry also works as a Nurse.
by Elle (Amang-RED); Tattooed by: BIG ROCK from the Speezy. Larry also works as a Nurse.
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CHARPHIL - Moved up in the ranks from being Anak-BLUE, to Anak-RED, and now finally after a year he then earns
the honor to be an AMANG because of the responsibilities he will acquire as he starts a new chapter of TATAK NG
APAT NA ALON TRIBE in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Designed byELLE (Amang-RED); Tattooed by: BIG ROCK from
the Speezy. CHARPHIL is a college student and screen-writer.
the honor to be an AMANG because of the responsibilities he will acquire as he starts a new chapter of TATAK NG
APAT NA ALON TRIBE in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Designed byELLE (Amang-RED); Tattooed by: BIG ROCK from
the Speezy. CHARPHIL is a college student and screen-writer.
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JULIUS, Amang Gyroe's younger brother, who recently joined the tribe. He is an Army Personnel, who happens to
be in Iraq right now. Check out his tattoo, it has the Mark of the Four Waves Tribe insignia as the framework. Most of
the members have some form of this insignia on their bodies which represent that they are members. Designed by
Elle (Amang-RED); Tattooed by: Big ROCK from the Speezy.
be in Iraq right now. Check out his tattoo, it has the Mark of the Four Waves Tribe insignia as the framework. Most of
the members have some form of this insignia on their bodies which represent that they are members. Designed by
Elle (Amang-RED); Tattooed by: Big ROCK from the Speezy.
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JULES GOMEZ, he is a law school graduate and is currently working as an LA County Deputy Sheriff, assigned
to patrol the south LA area. He is a member of Tatak Ng Apat Na Alon Tribe with a title rank of Anak-BLACK. His
tattoo is another hybrid of Filipino patterns with Po'oino's twist to it. Patterns and Research provided by the Tribe.
Designed and tattooed by Po'oino and finished by Big Rock. His second tattoo as you see on this banner (the
inside of the arm) was done by Tribe member Glen Fontillas (ANAK) from Maui Chapter on his third visit here in the
mainland.
to patrol the south LA area. He is a member of Tatak Ng Apat Na Alon Tribe with a title rank of Anak-BLACK. His
tattoo is another hybrid of Filipino patterns with Po'oino's twist to it. Patterns and Research provided by the Tribe.
Designed and tattooed by Po'oino and finished by Big Rock. His second tattoo as you see on this banner (the
inside of the arm) was done by Tribe member Glen Fontillas (ANAK) from Maui Chapter on his third visit here in the
mainland.
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PAUL - A member of the tribe with the title rank of Anak-BLACK, gets a contemporary hybrid tribal tattoo from
Po'oino. It is Filipino patterns but with a Polynesian twist. Patterns and Research provided by the Tribe. Designed
and Tattooed by: Po'oino. Paul is a High School Senior and is President of the Filipino Club at his school.
Po'oino. It is Filipino patterns but with a Polynesian twist. Patterns and Research provided by the Tribe. Designed
and Tattooed by: Po'oino. Paul is a High School Senior and is President of the Filipino Club at his school.
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AISEA- great friend from the tribe, he is a tattoo artist from Primitive Black Tattoo - Oahu, Hawaii. [1] Recent photo of
Aisea taken at the tattoo shop in Hawaii [2] Aisea tapping and Ni Powell stretching [3]Jason Tauti's arm piece
tattooed by Aisea.
Aisea taken at the tattoo shop in Hawaii [2] Aisea tapping and Ni Powell stretching [3]Jason Tauti's arm piece
tattooed by Aisea.
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JOHN - he is a Navy Personnel. His tattoo is a hybrid of a Filipino and Polynesian patterns. Patterns and Research
provided by the Tribe. Designed by Elle (Amang-Red) and Tongan Artist Aisea; Tattooed by Aisea from Hawaii.
provided by the Tribe. Designed by Elle (Amang-Red) and Tongan Artist Aisea; Tattooed by Aisea from Hawaii.
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BERNARD SORIANO - A candidate to join the tribe. He works as a Physical Therapist in Hawaii. Patterns and
Research provided by the Tribe. Designed and tattooed by Aisea of Primitive Black Tattoo Oahu, Hawaii.
Research provided by the Tribe. Designed and tattooed by Aisea of Primitive Black Tattoo Oahu, Hawaii.
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REX - A candidate to join the tribe. Patterns and Research provided by the Tribe. Designed and tattooed by Aisea of
Primitive Black Tattoo Oahu, Hawaii.
Primitive Black Tattoo Oahu, Hawaii.
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| We ask that you do not copy the patterns of the tattoos given here as well as the tattoos from our other pages. These tattoos have actual meanings that are specifically made for the person wearing them. Each pattern and design depict their own personal stories of their lives and ancestry, NOT YOURS!!! "Research your own roots and water your own tree. © 1998-2009 TATAK NG APAT NA ALON TRIBE. All Rights Reserved. |
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Updated version of back piece. After 3 years in the making, it's finally finished. Left side was tattooed and finished
by Big Rock. Right side bottom half was finished by a member of the tribe - Tattooist Yvette Detera (ANAK) from
Oahu Chapter.
by Big Rock. Right side bottom half was finished by a member of the tribe - Tattooist Yvette Detera (ANAK) from
Oahu Chapter.
