Symbols usually have stories behind them ... adorned in a distinct artwork not seen on others. It is a Samoan version of tribal tattoos, but they tell a story and demonstrate ties to their culture.

This graphic from Teiki Huukena’s Polynesian Tattoo Dictionary ... tatau was practiced differently and symbols had different meanings,” notes Samuela. “For example, people living on ...

Etched into her skin from the wrists up to her nail beds, the markings are no ordinary tattoos, but symbols of traditional “tatau” found among the people of the Polynesian island country Samoa.

“Tattoos in Samoan culture are ... holds special meaning. It started with a crest on his pec that he designed himself that includes three symbols. One of them is a Celtic eternity knot that ...