The artwork and designs go beyond being skin deep—there is history and deep meanings behind them. The tattoo and designs of the Samoa islands represents community, power, status, respect, honor, and is a mark of pride that are only to be worn by Samoans.
Additionally, is it disrespectful to get a Samoan tattoo?
No, and yes.
Creating a Polynesian tattoo that tells your own story and being able to say what it represents, shows that you acknowledge and respect the importance of such tattoo and therefore it is not seen as disrespectful. It shows your appreciation and admiration for Polynesian art and culture.
Likewise, what is the tatau a symbol of?
A tatau represents the recipient’s heritage, personal history, present, and future. Their tatau is everything that makes them who they are as well as who they will be! It is also their family and community they belong to.
What does Malu mean in Samoan?
Malu is a word in the Samoan language for a female-specific tattoo of cultural significance. The malu covers the legs from just below the knee to the upper thighs just below the buttocks, and is typically finer and delicate in design compared to the Pe’a, the equivalent tattoo for males.
What is a Samoan Tatau?
The tatau meaning “to mark” is a longstanding traditional Samoan practice. For men, it is the pe’a, dense tattooing which completely covers the lower body from waist to knee. The malu is the equivalent tattoo for women and covers the legs from the upper thigh to behind the knee, but is not as dense as the pe’a.
What is The Rock’s tattoo?
coconut leaves
Is it disrespectful to get a Japanese tattoo?
If Japanese tattoo artists are okay with sharing, then it’s just a mattter of being respectful. So, as stated, avoiding religious imagery, as well as anything that might be strictly reserved for, say, Japanese warriors, or anything specifically about being Japanese, would be advisable.
How much do Samoan tattoos cost?
The cost of a Samoan tattoo depends on various factors such as the design, placements, and the tattoo parlor you’ve chosen. If you’re going for a traditional Samoan tattoo, it would cost you a minimum of $600 and go up to much more depending on how your tattoo artist charges you.
