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Tatau

A History of Sāmoan Tattooing

Tatau( )
Author: Mallon, Sean
Galliot, Sébastien
ISBN:978-0-8248-7849-8
Publication Date:Aug 2018
Publisher:University of Hawaii Press
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $90.00
Book Description:

Tatau is a beautifully designed and richly illustrated retelling of the unique and powerful history of Sāmoan tattooing, from 3,000 years ago to modern practices. The Sāmoan Islands are virtually unique in that tattooing has been continuously practiced with indigenous techniques: the full male tattoo, the pe'a, has evolved in subtle ways in its design since the nineteenth century, but remains as elaborate, meaningful, and powerful as it ever was....
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Book Details
Pages:320
Detailed Subjects: Social Science / Customs & Traditions
Art / Body Art & Tattooing
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6 x 9 Inches
Book Weight:0.77 Pounds



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