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Polynesian tattoos are rooted deeply in history and tradition. When people talk about tribal tattoos, there’s a good chance they’re talking about these.
Of course, they could also be talking about Celtic-inspired abstract designs, too. Traditional Polynesian tattoos stand out from other tribal tattoos due to their intricacy and deliberate detail. Rather than throwing together a bunch of cool looking lines or solid black waves, Polynesian tattoos actually tell a story and try to invoke different abilities depending on the symbols on the skin. Thanks to aftercare, the risk brought about by these traditional tattoos is greatly diminished, but their meaning remains clear and resilient. The word ‘tattoo’ actually derives from the Samoan word ‘tatau,’ which translates directly into ‘hand-drawn tattoos.’ Although tattoos existed throughout the world for ages, the distinctive tattoos that covered the bodies of reignited the passion of tattooing around the world.
Traditionally seen as the practice of cultists, old societies suppressed the art of tattoos for centuries. Eventually, word spread about these amazing tattoos! As such, tattoos were given a second chance to prosper. And prosper they did!
Further spread their influence, thanks to its ability to numb pain during tattoo sessions. Polynesian Tattoo DesignsPolynesian tattoos were a quick indicator of rank among tribes. Chiefs would have tattoos inscribed as a symbol of power—but that power did come at a cost. The risk of infection was far greater than it is today, and because of the technique used, the tattoos were incredibly painful. Just didn’t exist back then.
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If you didn’t want to risk your life to get a tattoo, or if you couldn’t bear the pain of getting a tattoo, then you would be unable to ascend to power. The healing process took many months, and relatives had to help them with their daily lives, as the wound from the tattoo was much more intense than our modern tattoos. The practice of Polynesian tattoos still exists today. As I mentioned before, the common ‘tribal’ armband originated from this area. Just because someone has an armband, that doesn’t mean they have a Polynesian tattoo. American sailors often desired a tattoo to take home as a souvenir. The classic armband was designed to have something that could be quickly and safely applied.
An actual Polynesian tattoo would take up at least the whole arm and part of the chest. If you’re an artist, grab a seriously and, because these tattoos take forever to ink!