Tahiti Tattoos

Discover the rich, global history of Tahitian tattooing in a stunning journey through artifacts, cultures, and styles that continue to inspire today’s tattoo artists. This book is a richly illustrated journey into the sacred art of Tahitian tattooing, tracing its origins, meanings, and enduring cultural power. Long before tattoos traveled the world, the people of Tahiti practiced tatau as a living language—one inscribed on skin to mark genealogy, social rank, spiritual protection, and pers