Historically, there was no written language in Polynesia, and the tatu, or tattoo, was used to show identity, status and genealogy through shapes and symbols. The finer the work, the wealthier its owner would be. From the moment children are born, their parents start raising pigs and growing crops to save up to pay for the future payment for these works of body art. Tattoos applied later in life have to be earned by the way you live and your status within the community. Tattoos are applied throughout the lives of local people. They are traditionally made by hand using wooden and bone tools, rather than the contemporary tattoo machine. Tattoos are such a big part of Polynesian way of life that women are said not to want to marry un-tattooed men because of their assumed lack of wealth, influence and physical strength.

✔ 19 LIMITED EDITIONS
✔ CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
✔ FRAME: WALNUT WOOD
✔ GLASS: MUSEUM GLASS
✔ PRODUCTION UPON DEMAND
✔ PRICES UPON REQUEST

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