Tattoos from Paradise: Traditional Polynesian Patterns
Tattoos from Paradise: Traditional Polynesian Patterns
- ISBN13: 9780764309410
- Condition: USED – VERY GOOD
- Notes:
Traditional tattooing designs are depicted from the exotic Pacific Polynesian cultures of Easter Island, Hawaii, the Marquesas, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. The actual process and ceremonies involved in tattooing are described and illustrated with over 250 drawings and color illustrations of native people. Included are actual 19th century photographs as well as early exploration art, paintings, drawings, engravings, and artifacts all relating to tattooing.
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Review by shelly brando for Tattoos from Paradise: Traditional Polynesian Patterns
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At a time when there is a cultural rage for “tribal tattooing,” there is a scarcity of materials on Polynesian tattooing. This book finally addresses that need. The book contains many historical photographs of examples of 7 different polynesian culture’s uses of tattoo. Brief summaries examine each area’s history and methods for tattooing. The book is very attractively done. Recommended for anyone serious about tattooing.
Review by Jon Apisa for Tattoos from Paradise: Traditional Polynesian Patterns
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This is an excellent book as a historical reference for Polynesian Tattooing. It offers no new ideas or artwork but combines the historical information from previously published books. I recommend this book for anyone interested in Polynesian tattooing as not the definitive, but a good reference. It focuses a lot on Maori Tattooing and less on other cultures but that may be due to the fact that the Ta Moko had more documentation or illustrations that this author could use to fill his book. This is also a good reference into Polynesian culture because it documents that historically the Tatau was not a fad, or in anyway a negative, rebellious action in Polynesia. Ta Tatau was interwoven into the culture and life as a positive art form historically and today.
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It i great to know there are books like this that are out that can help the younger polynesian generation learn about their ansetries art and culture.