What Maui’s tattoos in ‘Moana’ say about Polynesia’s tattoo culture Tattoos in places like Samoa, Tonga, and Hawai‘i can signify a sacred oath to protect and honor one’s community.

A young man in Oahu, Hawai‘i, gets a tattoo the traditional way, with a sharp comb dipped in ink tapped into the skin. The art of tattoo is practiced across the Polynesian Triangle, with designs ...

After being fired for breaking Hawaiian Airlines' tattoo policy, Tracy Sialega-Fili, a Samoan-American customer care representative, is advocating for increased cultural understanding and ...

Tiatia’s body already displays the full traditional Samoan tattoo, which covers his skin from knees to waist in a continuous, monochrome design.

Hi! I'm Morgan, and I'm a 30-year-old Samoan woman. Even if you don't know much about Samoan culture, you've likely seen or heard about our tattoos. Fun fact: the English word "tattoo" actually comes ...

Traditional Samoan female tattoo by Su’a Sulu’ape Peter. “Tatau: Marks of Polynesia” will be at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles July 30-Jan. 8. Photo by John Agcaoili.

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Olympic discus thrower Alex Rose has a story to tell, and you can see it on the growing tapestry that adorns his powerful body.

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As Tai Tuivasa prepares for the fight of his life against Ciryl Gane at UFC 209 in Paris, he reflects on his dual cultural influences.

The Nike brand has apologised and ceased production of a line of ladies’ running clothes after realising it’s Samoan tattoo design was reserved within the culture for men only.

“Tattoos in Samoan culture are very, very, very important,” Rose said. Each element of his tattoo, which covers his left arm, shoulder and pectoral, holds special meaning.