The Truth about the Samoan Tattoo (Tatau) - ANAVATAU
The comments you refer mostly revolve around the traditional male and female Samoa tatau. From my experience, it is the malu and malofie specifically that create heated debates, not so much “modern,” or contemporary, adaptions of them, such as sleeves, taulima and tauvae.
Malu - Wikipedia
Malu is a word in the Samoan language for a female-specific tattoo of cultural significance. [1] The malu covers the legs from just below the knee to the upper thighs just below the buttocks, and is typically finer and delicate in design compared to the Pe'a , the equivalent tattoo for males.
Tatau: A History of Sāmoan Tattooing - New Zealand Geographic
Sāmoan independence led to a revival of tā tatau, and in the 1960s and 1970s, Sāmoans arriving in New Zealand in search of work introduced it to this country. As it spread beyond its island shores, it adapted to novel conditions by harnessing new materials.
The Art of Samoan Tattooing: Tatau and Its Deep Cultural and …
2024年11月5日 · In contrast, the Malu is the traditional tattoo for women, typically covering the thighs. This tattoo is characterized by more delicate and intricate designs, symbolizing femininity and the vital role of women in Samoan society.
The Truth about the Samoan Tattoo (Tatau) – Part II - ANAVATAU
Certain elements of the malofie and the malu will be the same all the time, no matter who it is receiving the tattoo, but other parts of the design – the arrangement of certain symbols – will vary according to a person’s village and family history, as well as the tufuga giving the tattoo.
The Meaning of Ta Tau - Samoan Tattoing - Australian Museum
Male and female tattoos have different names in Samoan. The word for male tattoo is pe'a, which means flying fox and refers to the dark charcoal colour of the tattoo. It covers the area from the knee to the waist. Each tattoo is completely unique, but specific elements of the designs recur.
The Ultimate Guide to Samoan Tattoos: History and Significance
2024年11月5日 · Samoan tattoos, or ‘tatau,’ have a history spanning thousands of years and are deeply rooted in cultural traditions. Traditional Samoan tattoos include the ‘pe’a’ for males and the ‘malu’ for females, each with unique designs and cultural significance.
Samoan Art in the Tatau (Tattoo) - U.S. National Park Service
2019年3月8日 · The traditional female tattoo in Samoa is the malu. In Samoan society, the pe'a and the malu are viewed with cultural pride and identity as well as a hallmark of manhood and womanhood. Pe'a is the traditional tattoo design for men that spans from the waist to the knee.
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 all Sāmoan men were tattooed, as a rite of passage to manhood.
Meet the women practicing the ancient tradition of Sāmoan tatau
2024年5月3日 · The Sāmoan legend of sisters Taema and Tilafaiga tells the story of how the art came to Samoa from Fiti, explaining tatau was originally for women, but the sisters mixed up the chant on their ...