Tatau : marks of Polynesia

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Title

Tatau : marks of Polynesia

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Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Collection

Auckland Museum Collections

Description

"Tatau: Marks of Polynesia explores the beauty of Samoan tattoos as well as the key role they play in the preservation and propagation of Samoan culture. Through photographs taken in the studio and on location in Samoa and elsewhere, Tatau showcases the work of traditional Samoan tattoo masters alongside that of younger practitioners working within and influenced by the tradition today. Exhibition held: July 30, 2016 - January 22, 2017."--Host institution cited 14/02/2017. Includes bibliograp...

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Format

Image

Date created

2016?

Creator

Eni Faleomavaega / Takahiro Kitamura / Calif.) Japanese American National Museum (Los Angeles / Danielle Steffany-Looney / Sulu'ape Looney / John Agcaoili

URL

https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/1136790

Locations

Los Angeles, California, United States

Related subjects

Tattooing--Pictorial works / Samoa

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