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Samoan Tatau

Samoan Tatau

Traditional Samoan tattoo called the Tatau. Only men receive this tattoo and only the strong will finish the tattoo. Those that don't finish brings shame t...
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Traditional Samoan tattoo called the Tatau. Only men receive this tattoo and only the strong will finish the tattoo. Those that don't finish brings shame to the family
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Old school tribal ink! Could you maybe share a little backstory?

It is widely known that tattoos originated in the South Pacific that was over 5000 years ago. In respect to their ancestors Samoan men and woman today continue the original practice of the Tatau. I was blessed to follow 3 brothers on there journey tattooed by Master Su'a Faamanatu Lafaele Suluape from the Suluape family who are widely respected and known in the original art of the Tatau

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