Marquesan tattoos

The Spectacular Tattoos of the Marquesas Islands

So wearing a Marquesan tattoo is a way to show a distinction between the Polynesians, marking their rank and social importance.

Marquesan with classic tattoos, Papeete, Tahiti | Beauty of ...

Polynesian tattoo indigenous primitive art. Illustration about abstract, curl, shape, sign, fashion, isolated, pattern, indigenous, floral, ornament, graphic, ornate - 116118744

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www.polynesiantattoosymbols.com: So, how can I recognize a Polynesian tattoo and identify its exact style? We can usually do it from its composing elements and from its overall look. The following images illustrate how the same subject and story may be rendered in each of the 5 main Polynesian tattoo styles: Maori, Marquesan, Samoan, Tahitian and Hawaiian, each with a brief explanation of the main characteristics of that specific style:

A design for my bicep i am working on. uses the following motifs: 1) Top - Ipu: Vessel, bowl, cup or dish. Bowls or ipus have various uses and importance, some according to the materials used and by whom these utensils could be used by, often the tattoo being the designator in its use also. Its deepr meanings i will not go into here! :) The lower part of this design has PUPUA' the arms of a Tiki or person. 2) Bottom - Matahoata: The eyes of a person or TIKI, MATA meaning eyes. HOATA means…

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A comprehensive guide to Marquesan tattoos: origins, history, meanings, common themes and tattoo ideas.

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