What does a tribal tattoo mean? Tribal tattoos’ meaning will change from culture to culture, and between designs. Many tell the story of the wearer’s heritage, as well as achievements. They can also be a symbol of protection, power, and strength.
Thereof, what does Sinahi mean in Chamorro?
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Also question is, are tribal tattoos offensive?
Because it has such a high cultural significance to us, and is part of our heritage, it can be offensive if someone of non-Samoan ethnicity (or even our own people!) gets the tattoo without understanding, or attempting to understand how important it is.
What did ancient Chamorros wear?
Age 8 to 10, girls began to wear leaf or a plate of turtle shell to cover them. On special occasions, women wore grass skirt with baby coconut and mar mars on their heads. Rich women wore a tortoise shell plague. It goes around the waist and worn as an apron.
