Tatau
Traditional Pacific tattoo space not always dominated by men
The practice of traditional tattooing is seen by many in the Pacific as the sole domain of men - but that's not the case everywhere. Audio
The art of Samoan tatau: Maintaining safe tattooing practices
A Pasifika group has created a guide for those undergoing the traditional tatau, which outlines safe, hygenic practices while also incorporating both the cultural and spiritual aspects. Audio
Sean Mallon - Tatau: A History of Samoan Tattooing
Sean Mallon, of Samoan (Mulivai, Safata) and Irish descent, is Senior Curator Pacific Cultures at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. His latest book, done with Sébastien Galliot, is Tatau: A… Audio, Gallery
The story of Samoan tattooing
Three thousand years of Samoan tattooing have been chronicled in a book. Audio
New book chronicles 3000 years of Samoan tattooing
Thirty centuries of Samoan tattooing have been chronicled in a new book 'Tatau' released earlier this month. Audio
The history of Samoan Tatau - 30 centuries in the making
Thirty centuries of Samoan tattooing have been chronicled in a new book Tatau, released earlier this month. Te Papa curator Sean Mallon and French anthropologist Sebastien Galliot collaborated on the… Audio
The Evolution of Samoan Tattoo
For two weeks the art of Samoan traditional and contemporary tattoo is being performed live at the Wellington City Gallery for all to see as part of an exhibition 'Sui faiga ae tumau fa'avae'. Audio
Chapter and Verse - Tatau
Tatau, Samoan Tattoo Art - a new book documenting Samoan tattooing in photographs, Mark Adams talks about his 30-year project. Audio