Maori tattoo meanings

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Maori Tattoo (Ta Moko) - the definite guide to Maori tattoo designs and symbols, including fish hook tattoos, patterns, styles and the meanings behind different tribal tattoos.

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polynesian tattoo symbols and meanings for koru ferns, new life growth through peace

The #koru or fern is the most popular #symbol used in #traditional and #contemporary #maori tattoos. It represents new life, #growth, #strength and #peace. The koru is drawn in negative space, creating the empty space by drawing the #patterns around it.

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www.polynesiantattoosymbols.com: So, how can I recognize a Polynesian tattoo and identify its exact style? We can usually do it from its composing elements and from its overall look. The following images illustrate how the same subject and story may be rendered in each of the 5 main Polynesian tattoo styles: Maori, Marquesan, Samoan, Tahitian and Hawaiian, each with a brief explanation of the main characteristics of that specific style:

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tattoos and piercings the meaning of polynesian tatoos - cover art for tattoo artists

Too many people get tattoos without knowing their origin or meaning behind them. Doing so can be disrespectful to the cultures from which these tattoo designs originate. That's why we show you the meaning behind different Polynesian tattoos. #polynesian #tattoo #design #samoan #ink

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