Polynesian Tattoos Links

Island ink: where the tattoo was born - Vancouver Sun

Island ink: where the tattoo was born Vancouver Sun Today, Polynesian tattooing is making a comeback, in a big way, and the modern-day revival of the ancient body art is being lead by a number of old-school ...

Preview calendar: Dance, galleries and museums for July 22-28 - North County Times

Preview calendar: Dance, galleries and museums for July 22-28 North County Times Vinaka Cafe ---- An exhibit of photographs of Polynesian tattoos and body art from Tricia Allen's book, "The Polynesian Tattoo Today," is on display; ... and more »

Escape to Vanilla Island - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald

Escape to Vanilla Island Sydney Morning Herald They're silent, intense games, played by Polynesians with angry tattoos but gentle faces. The smell of those things so unmistakably Polynesian – wild ginger ... and more »

The rise and rise of the tattoo - The Guardian

The Guardian

The rise and rise of the tattoo The Guardian More recently, 18th-century explorers such as James Cook brought back tales (and drawings) of the Polynesian islanders' spectacular inks, known as "tatau" ... TATOOS: Beauty or aberration?Nigerian Tribune Cheap Tattoo Needles? You Bet!Headlines Dot Com (blog) all 8 news articles »

Tattoos: Do they stand the test of time? - Cranbrook Daily Townsman

Tattoos: Do they stand the test of time? Cranbrook Daily Townsman Tattoos go back into the mists of antiquity, as far back as the Polynesians and the ancient Egyptians. “Ta” comes from the Polynesian word for striking ...