Tongan tattoo symbols

Learn about the Origin, History and Tradition of Polynesian Tattoo Art in this in-depth article

Niho peata: (Marquesan) m. shark teeth. Niho peata in Marquesan language, niho mao in Tahitian, niho manō in Hawaiian, niho mako in Maori-- the similarity of the terms describing this symbol and its presence throughout the whole Pacific area testify to its importance in Polynesian cultures.

Ayla Roda on Instagram: “Ilokano/North Luzon Tattoo Band Motifs are finished and now available (link in bio) Ilokano tattooing died out most likely due to Spanish…”

seal of Tonga designed and tattooed by Michael Fatutoa #tattoos #tattooideas #tongantattoo #tatau #samoan #samoantattoos #polynesiantattoos #maoritattoos

French Polynesië paterns

Once we had made the tapa cloth and the koka dye, we had a bit of instruction on Tongan design, then three of us from the group gave a basic bookbinding demo. Next, we were shown some printmaking t…

Maori Symbols seen in jewellery and other crafts all have spiritual meanings. Here are the meanings of the top five.

Enata, enana: (Marquesan) m. person, people. Enata is the general word used to indicate the Marquesan symbols representing people. Some specific representations have different names based on their characteristics and particular meaning.