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Manu Farrarons (born 1967) is a French-born Polynesian tattoo artist. Farrarons' art is a mix of Polynesian styles and designs, mostly Tahitian and Marquesan, which he mixes with Māori and Hawaiian influences. Full leg tattooed by Manu Farrarons. Freehand creation.
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Tribal tattoos have existed for thousands of years and often represent a cultural heritage particular to the tribe from which the design originated. For example, Polynesian tribal tattoos ...
Painting by Gottfried Lindauer of a moko being carved into a man's face by a tohunga-tā-moko (tattooist) A collection of kōrere (feeding funnels). Historically the skin was carved by uhi [6] (chisels), rather than punctured as in common contemporary tattooing; this left the skin with grooves rather than a smooth surface.
16. Lion and Lamb. Often, a lion and lamb tattoo may draw from religious connotations. It can symbolize the juxtaposition of strength and gentleness, unity, or peaceful coexistence.
[3] [6] [9] She uses modern tools as well as traditional uhi (chisels) carved from bone. [ 9 ] [ 8 ] She was the artist for Ariana Tikao 's moko kauae, and Tikao wrote a book about the experience (together with photographs by Matt Calman and Māori language text by Ross Calman ) called Mokorua (published by Auckland University Press in 2022).
In some cases the tattoos were considered a receptor for divine strength or mana. They were manifestations of the Rapa Nui culture. Priests, warriors and chiefs had more tattoos than the rest of the population, as a symbol of their hierarchy. Both men and women were tattooed to represent their social class. [2] [3]
The tuhuna are not only adept at wood carving, but are also skilled at tattoo art and adze manufacture. [1] Marquesan wooden crafts are considered among the finest in French Polynesia ; they are highly sought after, [ 2 ] and of consistently high quality, [ 3 ] although weaving, basket-making, and pareu painting is more popular, especially ...