Australian Broadcasting Corporation: The Samoan tattoo – a powerful, positive message to the community
In a village in Savai’i, Tiatia Fiamatai awaits the arrival of Samoan tattoo artist, Peni Soso. Tiatia’s body already displays the full traditional Samoan tattoo, which covers his skin from knees to ...
Yahoo: As A Samoan Woman, I Am Begging Non-Polynesians To Stop Getting Polynesian Tattoos
As A Samoan Woman, I Am Begging Non-Polynesians To Stop Getting Polynesian Tattoos
You must not stand behind the artist, he said, going through a litany of restrictions that govern the traditional art of tattoo in Samoa. You may view respectfully from a distance, he said, but to ...
“Tatau: Marks of Polynesia,” at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles July 30-Jan. 8, looks at the Samoan practice of tattoo and how the patterns and motifs of these works of art help ...
Tattoos in places like Samoa, Tonga, and Hawai‘i can signify a sacred oath to protect and honor one’s community. Audiences are buzzing with anticipation for another rich adventure through Polynesia in ...
San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Los Angeles exhibit explores significance of Samoan tattoos
LAist: This Garden Grove tattoo shop is one of the only places to get a proper Samoan tattoo
This Garden Grove tattoo shop is one of the only places to get a proper Samoan tattoo
A schoolteacher in the midst of receiving a full pe'a, the traditional Samoan tattoo generally worn by males. Christopher Lynn, CC BY-ND I lay on the mat of the open-air bungalow in Apia, Samoa, ...
Yahoo Style Canada: As A Samoan Woman, I Am Begging Non-Polynesians To Stop Getting Polynesian Tattoos