DIATRIBA TATTOO

STYLES OF TRIBAL TATTOO

MAORI: This is based on the design of scrolls and spirals formed by
"Koru", the typical fern of New Zealand

MARQUESAS: there are the typical large heavy black patch
protected the warriors in their battles.

TAHITI: The main subject is the "Tiki", representation of the
spiritual world, alternating with symbols of flora (trees, plants, flowers
etc..) and fauna (sharks, dolphins, manta rays etc...)

SAMOA: The "pe'a" with its intricate designs in which elements of stylized flora
and fauna typically decorate the legs.

TONGA: Use the typical tattoo on his legs with bands of heavy black
alternating with rectangles, triangles and lozenges.

FIJI: Tattoos reserved primarily for women who are adorned with
diamonds, lines and points.

HAWAII: Black Triangles "niho mano", shark teeth, are the elements
more identifiers that make up the repetitive pattern located on the body.

RAPA NUI: Easter Island tattoos, which centers spread
the bird man cult.

SOLOMON: The typical design uses birds, fish, harpoons and other subjects
related to the sea.

YAP: Where large and sinuous vertical black stripes on the bust alternate
very particularized and decorative elements.

MARSHALL: The décor is derived from the typical fish striped of the Pacific,
renowned for its beauty.

PAPUA: In the tattoo using elements linked to the wildlife around
great Sepik River, crocodiles, frogs and other animals.

BORNEO: The style is distinguished among the main ethnic groups, where the Kayan
using very decorative elements such as stylized birds or feathers, while
between the Iban and Dayak using flowers, fruits, and mythological animals
tattoos of protection in the afterlife.

BURMA: The drawings of animals are used as magical talismans
alternating with prayers and highly decorative motifs.

MENTAWAI: Long, elegant lines and dashes on travel great outdoors
body with the insertion of small animals as symbols of protection.

HAIDA: using pictures of sacred animals to acquire power.