Reference & Learning

Polynesian Tattoos 101 video course

Polynesian Tattoos 101

video course

beginner to advanced $94.99

Includes the three manuals and the symbols poster.

Comparative Quick Reference Guide

Polynesian Tattoos Symbols Poster

Comparative Quick Reference Guide

3x2 Bundle Offer

300+ symbols and variants grouped by meaninsg and style: Samoan, Marquesan, Tahitian, Hawaiian, Maori

The Polynesian Tattoo Handbook Vol.1 ENG ESP ITA ENG ESP ITA

The Polynesian Tattoo Handbook Vol.1

Practical Guide to creating Meaningful Polynesian Tattoos

A comprehensive and straightforward introduction to the world of Polynesian tattoos, with symbols and their meanings, a reference dictionary and clear examples.

The Polynesian Tattoo Handbook Vol.2

The Polynesian Tattoo Handbook Vol.2

An In-Depth Study of Polynesian Tattoos and of Their Foundational Symbols

An unprecedented resource for those who wish to take one step further and know more about the symbols, patterns and meanings of this art.

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How to Draw Polynesian Tattoos

How to Draw Polynesian Tattoos

Step-by-step guide for beginners and experienced artists alike

Master the core patterns and techniques used in Polynesian art with this comprehensive drawing guide.

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PDF $12.99 Paperback $22.99 Hardcover $28.99 Details & Contents »
rated 4.9/5, 11 reviews

Design & Inspiration

Protection Tattoos Design book

Polynesian Tattoo Designs

FREE EBOOK: Protection

Contains 28 flash hi-res designs and outlines featuring various protection symbols. Get it now for free!

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rated 4.0/5, 64 reviews
Ocean Legacy - Polynesian tattoo design book

Ocean Legacy

Polynesian Tattoo Designs (4-in-1 Bundle)

Collects all the designs from the Mantas, Turtles, Sharks, and Sealife ebooks. The PDF also includes Protection: pay 3 and get 5!

Mantas Tattoo Designs book

Polynesian Tattoo Designs

#1 Mantas

This book is included in Ocean Legacy
Mantas are amazing animals usually associated with protection and guidance. This ebook contains 20 unpublished flash designs and outlines.

Turtles Tattoo Designs book

Polynesian Tattoo Designs

#2 Turtles

This book is included in Ocean Legacy
The turtle, or *honu*, is a creature associated with health, fertility, long life, and family. This ebook contains 20 unpublished flash designs and outlines.

Sharks Tattoo Designs book

Polynesian Tattoo Designs

#3 Sharks

This book is included in Ocean Legacy
Sharks symbolize protection, guidance, strength, and the warrior spirit. This book contains 25 unpublished flash designs and outlines.

Sealife Tattoo Designs book

Polynesian Tattoo Designs

#4 Sealife

This book is included in Ocean Legacy
Features protector spirits, called *aumakua*, disguised as sea creatures and birds. This book contains 28 unpublished flash designs and outlines.

The Big Book of Small Tattoos Vol.2

The Big Book of Small Tattoos Vol.2

200+ small Polynesian tattoos for women and men

Each design is a statement, embodying an aspect or trait from the Pacific islands. Ready for your next minimal tattoo?

Polynesian Tattoos Coloring Book

Polynesian Tattoos Coloring Book

42 Modern Tribal Designs to Color and Explore

Published with Shambhala Publications. Features 42 designs for coloring, each with a description of its unique meaning.

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rated 4.5/5, 36 reviews

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Les Marquisiens et leur art

Les Marquisiens et leur art

by Karl Von Den Steinen

Box with 3 books:

  • Le tatouage
  • Plastique
  • Les collections

Language: French

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rated 4.8/5, 45 reviews
Wrapping In Images: Tattooing in Polynesia

Wrapping In Images: Tattooing in Polynesia

by Alfred Gell

Oxford Studies. The role of tattooing in the complex array of controlling sacredness and protecting the self.

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rated 4.6/5, 2 reviews
Tattoo Traditions of Hawaii

Tattoo Traditions of Hawaii

by Tricia Allen

The evolution of Hawaiian tattooing as an art and science tracing it from its early roots in ancient Polynesia.

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rated 4.4/5, 82 reviews
Ocean Legacy - Polynesian tattoo design book

Maori Tattooing

by H.G. Robley

Dover Pictorial Archives. Originally published in 1896, this well-illustrated volume summarizes all previous accounts of moko and encompasses many of Robley's own observations.

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rated 4.4/5, 102 reviews
Hamani haa te patutiki

Hamani Haa Tuhuka Te Patutiki

by Teiki Huukena

Polynesian tattoo dictionary- Marquesas islands. Reference guide on Marquesan tattooing, designed for tattoo artists, creators, and enthusiasts.

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rated 5.0/5, 3 reviews
Hamani haa te patutiki vol. 2

Hamani Haa Tuhuka Te Patutiki - Vol. 2

by Teiki Huukena

The book expands the study of Patutiki symbols, revealing new motif structures in their traditional uses.

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rated 5.0/5, 3 reviews
Tattoos from Paradise: Traditional Polynesian Patterns

Tattoos from Paradise: Traditional Polynesian Patterns

by Mark Blackburn

Traditional tattooing designs from Easter Island, Hawaii, the Marquesas, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga.

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rated 4.9/5, 11 reviews
Filipino Tattoos: Ancient to Modern

Filipino Tattoos: Ancient to Modern

by Lane Wilcken

Illustrated look at Filipino cultural practices connected with ancestral and spiritual aspects of tattoo markings.

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rated 4.8/5, 280 reviews