Samoan Tattoo Designs Meanings

admin | April 9, 2009

Where can I find information on Polynesian Tattoo symbols and what they mean?

I am not Samoan, Hawaiian or of any pacific islander decent. I am, however, fascinated by the designs/symbols and their meanings and am trying to find a source of information so I can perhaps create my own design. I don’t care about your opinion on whether or not a non-samoan should get a samoan tattoo. If you are offended by that, then your opinion is not worthy anyways. Just people that are willing to help. Thanks!

I think it would be a fitting tribute to the culture if you got one. Here’s some links that might help you!

http://polynesiandesign.net/symbols.html

http://www.vanishingtattoo.com/tattoos_designs_symbols_maori_polynesian.htm

http://www.tahititatou.com/dictionary1.html

Pacific Beat St Ep 131 Part 2- The Samoan Tattoo (Pe’a)