The POLYNESIAN TATTOO Handbook Vol.2
An In-Depth Study of Polynesian Tattoos and of Their Foundational Symbols. Each of the five main styles (Samoan, Marquesan, Tahitian, Hawaiian and Maori) has a dedicated chapter divided into three sections: a general introduction to the style, with its origins, features, and purpose; a list of symbols and variants, along with their names and meanings, and insights on the origin of some of them; and a design section where three original tattoos are deconstructed into their building blocks and explained thoroughly in order to clarify why those specific elements were chosen to create them and what decisions led to the placement of each single element.
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The POLYNESIAN TATTOO Handbook Vol.2
An In-Depth Study of Polynesian Tattoos and of Their Foundational Symbols. Each of the five main styles (Samoan, Marquesan, Tahitian, Hawaiian and Maori) has a dedicated chapter divided into three sections: a general introduction to the style, with its origins, features, and purpose; a list of symbols and variants, along with their names and meanings, and insights on the origin of some of them; and a design section where three original tattoos are deconstructed into their building blocks and explained thoroughly in order to clarify why those specific elements were chosen to create them and what decisions led to the placement of each single element.