Tatau: A History of Sāmoan Tattooing - New Zealand Geographic
For many years after, these early encounters, explorers, traders, and missionaries struggled to understand the social function of the Sāmoan tatau. One of the world’s most elaborate and …
The Truth about the Samoan Tattoo (Tatau) - ANAVATAU
Tattoo is an artform that’s been practiced around the world since… forever… but traditional Samoan tattoos – tatau – are an especially iconic expression of Samoan culture and the …
The Art of Samoan Tattooing: Tatau and Its Deep Cultural and …
2024年11月5日 · In this article, we explore the rich history, artistry, and significance of Samoan tattooing, highlighting its importance in both personal and communal identity. Tatau represents …
The History and Meaning of Samoan Tattoos
2021年4月11日 · Samoan Tattoos, called tatau in the Samoan language, are a type of Polynesian tattoo that became famous in popular culture from WWE or the Rock. But way before tough …
Samoan Traditional Tattoo: Beauty Timeless Cultural Heritage
2024年11月20日 · Samoan traditional tattoos, known as “tatau”, are not just body art – they are a unique and profound expression of cultural identity and heritage. With a rich history and deep …
The Meaning of Ta Tau - Samoan Tattoing - Australian Museum
When the twins returned to Samoa, Tilafaiga became a war goddess, while Taema became a tattooist and teacher of the art that she had learned in Fiji. The word tatau (tattoo) in Samoan …
Samoan Tattoos | Samoa Tourism Authority
Samoan tattoos are an art form and part of a series of cultural elements that connect modern day Samoans back to their ancestors' traditional rites, and ways of life.
The Ultimate Guide to Samoan Tattoos: History and Significance
2024年6月13日 · Samoan tattoos, known as ‘tatau,’ have been an integral part of Samoan culture for thousands of years. These tattoos are not merely body art but carry deep cultural …
How the Samoan Tattoo Survived Colonialism - Scientific American
2019年4月6日 · When chiefs in eastern parts of Samoa banned tatau in the 1860s, young men traveled to the western end of the archipelago to get tattooed, even though it meant they …
Tatau: A History of Sāmoan Tattooing - Journal of Samoan Studies
2019年5月24日 · This beautifully presented book is the first history and social analysis of the Sāmoa tatau. Early accounts by foreign seafarers from 1722 onwards suggest that in the past …