Albert Wendt – Samoan Tatau part1
Professor Albert Wendt, Auckland University New Zealand. Speaking on the meaning of the Samoan tatau or tattoo. This event took place in Hawaii, April 1997. www.SamoanMusicandVideo.com
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Inia Taylor moko artist
we follow Moko artist from Auckland New Zealand to Brazil and learn about the art of Moko, tattoo. directed by Nathan Morris for The Living Room.
The Tattooist (2007) clip 1 of 6
American tattoo artist Jake Sawyer (Jason Behr) wanders the world, exploring and exploiting ethnic themes in his tattoo designs. At a tattoo expo in Singapore, he gets his first glimpse at the exotic world of traditional Samoan tattoo (tatau),and,in a thoughtless act,unwittingly unleashes a powerful angry spirit.In his devastating journey into Pacific mysticism,Jake must find [...]
Tattoo – New Zealand Art T Shirt – 100% Organic – $35 – Art Klick
Buy the Tee at http://artklick.dremus.com/v1/index.php
The first tee: To get started I have printed 400 of Kim Loasbys The Orange Bangle on Organic Cotton and am selling them at which is cheap as chips!
What the artist gets: per tee and 5 free tees go to the artist and I will buy the original [...]
SAMOAN MOVIE (THE TATOOIST) VIDEO CLIP 1
American tattoo artist Jake Sawyer (Jason Behr) explores and exploits ethnic designs from around the world. At a tattoo expo in Singapore, he glimpses the exotic world of traditional Samoan tatau in the work of the fiercely proud Alipati (Robbie Magasiva). Fatefully, Jake is attracted to Alipati?s beautiful cousin, Sina (Mia Blake). When Jake [...]
Ta Moko – George Nuku
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Front of the Box Production winners of the Qantas Media Awards for Best Television Dococumentary ‘Gang Girls’
Taken from the documentary ‘Ta Moko’ directed by Kim Webby.
“Ta Moko” takes viewers on a personal journey through the moko process.
Ta Moko also follows the revival of the ancient process of moko using uhi, bone chisels, as it was [...]
SAMOAN MOVIE (THE TATOOIST) VIDEO CLIP 2
American tattoo artist Jake Sawyer (Jason Behr) explores and exploits ethnic designs from around the world. At a tattoo expo in Singapore, he glimpses the exotic world of traditional Samoan tatau in the work of the fiercely proud Alipati (Robbie Magasiva). Fatefully, Jake is attracted to Alipati?s beautiful cousin, Sina (Mia Blake). When Jake impulsively [...]
Tattoo – Amazing Tribal Arts 2 of 6
The word “tattoo” is a borrowing of the Samoan word tatau, meaning to mark or strike twice (the latter referring to traditional methods of applying the designs). The first syllable “ta”, meaning “hand”, is repeated twice as an onomatopoeic reference to the repetitive nature of the action, and the final syllable “U” translates to “color”.[citation [...]
Moko Tattoos – New Zealand
Aug 2003
Renewed interest in Maori culture has encouraged a resurgence in traditional Maori tattoos.
The tattoos or ‘mokos’ originate back to pre-colonial times when they detailed ancestry lines and tribal affiliations. “It’s the art of kings,” states moko artist Inya Taylor. To take the pain of the moko is a defining moment in a young warrior’s [...]
Tattoo- Amazing Tribal Art 4 of 6
The word “tattoo” is a borrowing of the Samoan word tatau, meaning to mark or strike twice (the latter referring to traditional methods of applying the designs). The first syllable “ta”, meaning “hand”, is repeated twice as an onomatopoeic reference to the repetitive nature of the action, and the final syllable “U” translates to “color”.[citation [...]