The Art of Tattooing in French Polynesia

Tattoos represent the essence of meaning and life

The art of tattooing has been practiced throughout The Islands of Tahiti for centuries. The word tatau originated in French Polynesia and the symbols have meaning that tell the story of each Tahitian’s personal history.

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