Tattoo Traditions of Hawai'i

Tattoo Traditions of Hawai'i
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Publisher : Mutual Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1566477700
ISBN-13 : 9781566477703
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Book Synopsis Tattoo Traditions of Hawai'i by : Tricia Allen

Download or read book Tattoo Traditions of Hawai'i written by Tricia Allen and published by Mutual Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Anthropologist and tattooist Tricia Allen has harnessed centuries of knowledge about Hawaiian tattoos and has created this fascinating, comprehensive reference book that can be enjoyed by both tattoo enthusiasts and cultural scholars. Tattoo Traditions of Hawaii describes the evolution of Hawaiian tattooing as an art and science tracing it from its early roots in ancient Polynesia; presents motif, meaning, placement, tools and techniques along with personal observations and commentary in meticulous and graphic detail; discusses contemporary Hawaiian tattooing within the context of contact with the Western world; and includes drawings of designs and patterns for ideas and consideration"--Publisher's description.


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