Tatau: A History of Sāmoan Tattooing Wholesale

Tatau: A History of Sāmoan Tattooing WholesaleA beautifully designed and richly illustrated retelling of the unique and powerful history of Samoan tattooing from 3000 years ago to modern practices. This cultural history is the first publication to examine 3000 years of Samoan tatau. Through a chronology rich with people, encounters and events, it describes how Samoan tattooing has been shaped by local and external forces of change over many centuries. It is richly illustrated with historical

couched in the most direct language

as an academically trained artist with a good knowledge of modern European art and a commitment to do whatever it took to pursue his artistic projects

from Jade Stadium to Athfield's own sprawling settlement on the Khandallah hills

An English language edition of this book is available here

this book seeks answers to these questions and explores what Matariki was in a traditional sense so it can be understood and celebrated in contemporary society

Has a colossal squid ever been seen alive

Fulimalo Pereira

Tap-dancing tomtits

In this revised edition

Designed and made by Abstract Design

It’s also handsomely illustrated with reproductions of Hodgkins’ paintings (kudos for keeping those tricky colour values true)

and cultivated plants they bought with them from Polynesia