The designs for the medals to be awarded at the 2019 Pacific Games in Samoa have been released ©Samoa 2019 Each medal, gold, silver and bronze, has a flower graphic, incorporating Samoan stylised ...

Kaeppler, Adrienne L. 2005. "Animal Designs in Samoan Siapo, and Other Thoughts on Polynesian Barkcloth Design." Journal of the Polynesian Society, 114, (3) 197–225.

Polynesian tattoos, also known as tatau, are more than just body art. They are a form of cultural expression, rich in history and meaning. Each design tells a story, representing elements such as ...

Receiving a tattoo in the traditional Samoan way was an excruciating experience. As a rite of passage, men were expected to undergo up to three or four months of inking. During a session, which lasted ...