Tatau is a beautifully designed and richly illustrated retelling of the unique and powerful History of Sāmoan tattooing, from 3,000 years ago to modern practices.
This cultural History is.
The Sāmoan Islands are virtually unique in that tattooing has been continuously practiced with indigenous techniques: the full male tattoo, the pe\'a, has evolved in subtle ways in its design since the nineteenth century, but remains as elaborate, meaningful, and powerful as it ever was.
Tatau is a beautifully designed and richly illustrated retelling of the unique and powerful History of Sāmoan tattooing, from 3,000 years ago to modern practices