The Polynesian Tattoo Today

The Polynesian Tattoo Today

Author: Tricia Allen

Publisher: Mutual Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781566479219

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"This collection of amazing photos attests to the high level of artistic achievement and technical ability of the Polynesian people today, as well as nonislanders who have been heavily influenced by the art of the Pacific."---Ed Hardy --Book Jacket.


Polynesian Tattoos

Polynesian Tattoos

Author: Roberto Gemori

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2018-09-25

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1611806305

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Evocative and symbolic designs based on the ancient tradition of Polynesian tattoo art. The beauty of Polynesian art is perhaps most evident in the tradition of Polynesian tattooing, which has existed for more than two thousand years and is infused with rich symbolism and spiritual meaning. Roberto Gemori designs tattoos reflecting this tradition, drawing from each person’s own history of personal struggles, adversities, and triumphs. In his approach to tattoo art, Gemori takes the meaningful moments of a person’s life story and weaves them into a creative design, such that the tattoo itself becomes a form of personal empowerment, representing qualities a person is working to cultivate in their life and challenges they have overcome. The author presents here modern tattoo designs inspired by Polynesian art to color and contemplate for inspiration and transformation. In addition to a short introduction on Polynesian art and symbolism, the book features 42 designs for coloring, each accompanied by a description of the image’s unique meaning. Color these stunning designs and discover the depth of Polynesian art!


Tattoo Traditions of Hawai'i

Tattoo Traditions of Hawai'i

Author: Tricia Allen

Publisher: Mutual Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781566477703

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"Anthropologist and tattooist Tricia Allen has harnessed centuries of knowledge about Hawaiian tattoos and has created this fascinating, comprehensive reference book that can be enjoyed by both tattoo enthusiasts and cultural scholars. Tattoo Traditions of Hawaii describes the evolution of Hawaiian tattooing as an art and science tracing it from its early roots in ancient Polynesia; presents motif, meaning, placement, tools and techniques along with personal observations and commentary in meticulous and graphic detail; discusses contemporary Hawaiian tattooing within the context of contact with the Western world; and includes drawings of designs and patterns for ideas and consideration"--Publisher's description.


MANTAS - Design book

MANTAS - Design book

Author: Roberto Gemori

Publisher: TattooTribes

Published: 2013-06-26

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 889060168X

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20 unpublished Polynesian style designs for tattoo artists. 20 freely resizable vector PDF designs and related stencils. Mantas are amazing animals usually associated to several different meanings, some depending on their nature and behaviour, some inherited from legends and stories. This book contains 20 unpublished flash designs of mantas along with their outlines, each one with different characteristics and meanings.


Polynesian Tattoo Designs: Ocean Legacy

Polynesian Tattoo Designs: Ocean Legacy

Author: Roberto Gemori

Publisher: Tattootribes

Published: 2014-06-23

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9788890601668

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The book "Polynesian Tattoo Designs - Ocean Legacy" is a collection of 92 ocean themed Polynesian style tattoos with brief description of the meanings for each design along with their outlines, intended mainly for tattoo artists.


The Hawaiian Tattoo

The Hawaiian Tattoo

Author: P. F. Kwiatkowski

Publisher: Mutual Publishing

Published: 2012-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781566479820

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Hawaiian tattoos (kakau) are intriguing, tribally exotic, ancient in origin, enigmatic, culturally meaningful, mysterious, evocative, and eye-catching. They are worn by persons from all walks of lifekumu hula, dancers, chanters, athletes, educators, artists, and security officers. Here is valuable information compiled by Hawaiian culture researcher and educator, P.F. Kwiatkowski, that explores many aspects of Hawaiian tattooingits origins, significance of designs, and their relation to religion, magic, social status, and personal expression. The information delivered is concise and helps dispel some misconceptions regarding the meaning of Hawaiian motifs and the differences between Hawaiian and Polynesian tattoo designs and placement. You will learn the what and why of the usage and the significance of the designs.


Tattooing in the Marquesas

Tattooing in the Marquesas

Author: Willowdean Chatterson Handy

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-04-10

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 0486113590

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Definitive source on intricate tattoos of Polynesia's Marquesas Islands offers a rare glimpse of a vanished art. Its 38 plates of black-and-white drawings and photographs provide an unusually complete and intimate record.


Tattoos from Paradise

Tattoos from Paradise

Author: Mark A. Blackburn

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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Traditional tattooing designs are depicted from the exotic Polynesian cultures of Easter Island, Hawaii, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. The process and ceremonies involved in tattooing are described and illustrated by Blackburn.