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Tattoo Traditions Of Hawai'i
Paperback Edition: 1
Anthropologist and tattooist Tricia Allen has harnessed centuries of knowledge about Hawaiian tattoos and has created this fascinating and comprehensive reference book that can be enjoyed by both tattoo enthusiasts and cultural scholars.
Tattoo Traditions of Hawai'i describes the evolution of Hawaiian tattooing as an art and science, tracing the practice from its early roots in ancient Polynesia. It presents motif, meaning, placement, the tools and techniques used along with personal observations and commentary in meticulous and graphic detail.
It also discusses contemporary Hawaiian tattooing within the context of contact with the Western world and includes drawings of designs and patterns for ideas and consideration.
Pages : 224
Publisher : Mutual Publishing USA
Publication date : 2006-01-04
Subjects: Non-fiction, Art/design/film, Lifestyle, Sport And Leisure