What Maui’s tattoos in ‘Moana’ say about Polynesia’s tattoo culture Tattoos in places like Samoa, Tonga, and Hawai‘i can signify a sacred oath to protect and honor one’s community.

This Polynesian Cruise Ship Has a Resident Tattoo Artist Sailing between Tahiti and the Marquesas, Eddy Tata provides passengers with Polynesian-style tattoos based on their life stories ...

Young South Bay dancers share pride, celebrate Polynesian culture at Warriors Heritage Night event.

While tattoos are universal to many cultures and histories throughout the world, there is something unique about the tattoo art of all the Polynesian cultures.

A New York Times article from 2000 attributes the origin of the word “tattoo” to traditional Polynesian markings known as “tatu” or “tatau.” “Tatau,” according to the National Park ...

The Pussycat Doll, 43 channeled a 'Polynesian warrior' in a vibrant floral two-piece set.

A set of four tiny combs from the Polynesian kingdom Tonga might be among the world's oldest tattoo kits. The tools had been sitting in storage in an Australian university for decades. A team of ...

Now an ancient bone tattoo kit from the Pacific island nation of Tonga is providing researchers with more than an inkling into the rich history of Polynesian body art, a method so indelible ...

But Polynesian-style tattooing is making a comback, and over the past few decades several traditional tattoo artists have emerged to make their mark and reinvigorate the age-old tradition.

Warrior Transition Battalion-Hawaii, known as WTB Hawaii, officiated the closing ceremony for the 2018 Pacific Regional Trials, a 10-day adaptive sports competition, held at Weyand Field, Nov. 16.