From Hawaii To Samoa: Tattoos That Go Beyond Skin Deep
It goes without saying that these days, tattoos are everywhere. And while societal acceptance of ink has ebbed and flowed, many people who spent hours in tattoo parlors adding to their growing collections will tell you that in many cases, there are stories that come with each new addition; this is especially the case for Polynesians. Samoans specifically originally coined the term 'tatau,' which later became 'tattoo,' explains Martin Phats Tevega, a Samoan tattoo artist born and raised in Maui, Hawaii now working at Xodus Tattoo in South Jordan, Utah.
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