Polynesian tattoos, also known as tatau, are more than just body art. They are a form of cultural expression, rich in history ...

“Tatau: Marks of Polynesia,” at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles July 30-Jan. 8, looks at the Samoan practice of tattoo and how the patterns and motifs of these works of art help ...

Each year, Butter adds new ornament designs to her exquisitely made ‘Nei Hua’ ornaments. “As every year, Butter told this reporter, we’ve added seven new Hawaiian ornament designs just in time for ...

RANGIROA, French Polynesia — The origins of Polynesian tattooing go back to the first waves of migrations from Southeast Asia. The first traces of tattooing in Polynesia date back 2,000 years! The ...