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TRADITIONAL TATTOOING IN CONTEMPORARY SAMOAN SOCIETY

Part One: Traditional tattooing in Samoan society embraces the concept of mana, a concept not usually connected with tattooing in western societies. The concept of mana is important to Polynesian religion, mythology, and traditions, including rituals such as tattooing. Mana can be best described as power and a vital strength, or life force.

By Samoa Observer • 13 June 2016, 12:00AM