Marquesan Tattoo

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

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

Tattoos are so ubiquitous around the world these days, it’s easy to barely even notice them at all. But there’s one place where the tattoos are so distinctive and artful they stand out from the inking seen anywhere else. That place is the remote and rugged Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia.

Description, origin and purpose of Polynesian tattoos through the study of their symbolism

INTRODUCTION TO POLYNESIA The Pacific Ocean covers one-third of the planet and washes the shores of numerous island chains, including Polynesia that literally means "many islands." Roughly

Maori Arm Tattoo Design

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

Tribal tattoos have been around for a long time. As tattoos have become more mainstream, so has the acceptance of tribal tattoo designs.

Tribal Polynesian tattoos and Ideas for guys. High quality #tattooflash #drawings by #graphic #artist Mark Storm