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Tattoos, Popular Culture - General & Miscellaneous, Decorative Arts - General & Miscellaneous, Australian & Oceanic Studies - Polynesia
Tattoos from Paradise: Traditional Polynesian Patterns by Mark Blackburn β€” book cover

Tattoos from Paradise: Traditional Polynesian Patterns

by Mark Blackburn
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Overview

Traditional tattooing designs are depicted from the exotic Pacific Polynesian cultures of Easter Island, Hawaii, the Marquesas, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. The actual process and ceremonies involved in tattooing are described and illustrated with over 250 drawings and color illustrations of native people. Included are actual 19th century photographs as well as early exploration art, paintings, drawings, engravings, and artifacts all relating to tattooing.

Synopsis

Traditional tattooing designs are depicted from the exotic Pacific Polynesian cultures of Easter Island, Hawaii, the Marquesas, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. The actual process and ceremonies involved in tattooing are described and illustrated with over 250 drawings and color illustrations of native people. Included are actual 19th century photographs as well as early exploration art, paintings, drawings, engravings, and artifacts all relating to tattooing.

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Book Details

Published
January 1, 1999
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Pages
208
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780764309410

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