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More than years later, tattooing is once again thriving in French Polynesia. This engrossing book documents the meaning of tattooing in contemporary French Polynesian society. As a permanent inscription, a tattoo makes a powerful statement about identity and culture. In this case, its resurgence is part of a vibrant cultural revival movement. Kuwahara examines the complex. Tattoos are artistic, rebellious, individual, tribal — and fantastically creative. This enticing book explores more than 80 tattoo designs from a wide range of cultures, providing inspiration for anyone thinking of getting a tattoo and revealing the deep meaning and anthropological history behind each one.

Cultures featured include Celtic, Japanese Ainu , Maori, Polynesian and ancient Egyptian tattoos, as well as the best of modern tattoo design. Featuring one tattoo per. Culled from the pages of the world's leading magazine on the subject, Body Art, a unique collection of more than archival and specially commissioned photographs displays the work of the world's top tattoo artists and traces the history of the art.

The dream of pure freedom in the South Pacific islands has been distilled into two enduring images: the hula dancer and the tiki god. This book displays over color images of collectible hula dancers and tiki gods with which readers can have a little exotic fun.

Here lamps, figures, posters, and souvenirs all come together for entertainment and enjoyment. Books Tattoo Tiki Art Book. Author : Allan Dayhoff, Jr. She was mesmerized by the tattoo , Decorative tattoos have been a part of human history for thousands of years Fig.

Skip to content. Black Tattoo Art 2. Social Science. Inked Tattoos and Body Art around the World 2 volumes. Dermatologic Complications with Body Art. The Philosophical Functionality of the Tattoo.

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