this version of tattooing is so frikkin paimfull!! im glad it aint me who is sitting there and i got alot of respect for the one's who dares it!! i have got a few tattoos of my own but i cant emagine to sit there for hours my deepest respect also for the tattoo artist.. its amazing how they create such a beautyfull tattoo
I dont know the circumstances behind the use of the needle gun. All I can say that it is NOT appropriate. The reason why it is done the traditional way serves two purposes: One- it is a rite of passage as a young Samoan to get it. It proves to those in the community that we have the fortitude and courage, no matter the pain, to carry out what is needed. Second, it discourages others (outside cultures) to try to give the tatau out like it was candy from the store.
O LE TULAFONO A SUA SULUAPE PAULO E SA ONA FAIA LE GALUEGA MA ULA SE TAPAA, AE SILI AI LE FAAETETE I LE SOIFUA MALOLOINA E ALA LEA I LE FAIA O GLOVES E TAGATA UMA LAVA AE MAISE I LATOU O LOO TOSO MA LE TUFUGA, SO E TATAU ONA MALU PUIPUIA LELEI MEA FAIGALUEGA UMA MO LE GALUEGA AE MAISE LE MAMA LELEI O MEA UMA,
This is really Interesting because i am researching this topic for an essay. So far my research tells me traditional tools are supposed to be used through the whole tattooing process. Help!
Keli uses the au for the majority of the pe'a, the gun is used for the small, tiny patterns that the au cant do which is a very small part of it...mind you, the gun he uses only has one needle where as a normal tattoo gun has about 3, so it still hurts like a biatch!
@AuLeLeIHaMo There are about 24 motifs that a tufuga uses in the design of a malofie and malu. Each of these designs can be done with the smallest of the au's. So it doesnt depend on the design as you say but it depends on the tufuga's skill. I'm not taking anything away from this tufuga because no matter who you are, tapping is a tough thing to do. If he needs the machine, then oh well. It's more a preference of the person being tattooed. If he likes the tufuga's design/skill, then so be it :)
@AuLeLeIHaMo, ur weocum.I'm actually dedicating dis 2 ur uncle 4 a job well done.Thanks 4 droppin' a few tho'.I wanted 2 get my malu done by him 2,but my hubby thinks I might die B4 da 1st poke,cause I'm kaea to even start w/getting any real,especially wen it's a(n) traditional tatt lmao,n.e.wayz, I'd recommend Loli Keli 4 a samoan tatau 2 any1 dat wants 1. It doesn't get green & bumpy like other tatts I've seen. All I can say 2 those w/ green tatts is SORRY BOUT IT,LMAOL... jAH' bLESS!!!!
@Nagaseu34 GET YOUR MALU!! It has got to be the most memorable experience you can ever in your life have, I was actually forced to get it by my dad haha, but i dont regret 2 seconds of it, and if my 14 year old sister can get it you can surely get it!!!! you will NEVER regret it, and youll be so proud of yourself once your done! :)
@DoggyStain- LMAO... PLEASE, U CAN'T EVEN FEEL UR ASS WEN D TATT EQUIP HITS U... WE MAKE THIS AS A JOKE " UNCLE SAM'S BOOT CAMP & PT TRAININGS AIN'T BADD ASS, JACK ASS EPISODES AIN'T OTHING 2, BUT GETTING A SAMOAN TATT IS D WORSTEST PAIN EVER IN D WORLD.Y????? COZ UR BUTTOCKS & THIGHS AROUND UR STOMACH HURTS LIKE HELL.LET ME SAY DIS,IF UR SAMOAN DEN MAYBE YOU'VE SEEN D SAMOAN HORROR MOVIE THEY MADE IN NEW ZEALAND, IF NOT THEN GO LOOK FOR - THE TATTOOIST- U'LL C & KNOW WAT I MEAN...THANKS THOUGH
@Nagaseu34 Can't be worst than a broken heart. I've seen the pain and anguish in guys and girls who's heart has been torn...lol...but hey, maybe some people have heart of stone...lol
@LeMApUbaBii09 when the palagi's invented them.....When you waa the last ime you visited your home country????????? It's much more unique then where ever you are....If that doesn't convince you still, try visiting Savai'i on your next trip......Thnak for visiting this page anyway...
@LeMApUbaBii09 It's definitely NOT an upgrade...but to each tufuga his own. I don't know if it's a sell out because maybe this tufuga needs it to complete his work while other true masters of the art need no such help. The machine though will not produce the same mark as the au because the au goes deep and that gun just brushes the top of your skin. I personally think it would make his pe'a look off a little...but that's just me
what's the name of the 1st song? put me in a good happy mood for some reason.
Bensacannibal 4 weeks ago
does his ass really have to be sticking out? lol, i want to get a tattoo usingn this method..
rammsteinTOtheMAX 1 month ago
this version of tattooing is so frikkin paimfull!! im glad it aint me who is sitting there and i got alot of respect for the one's who dares it!! i have got a few tattoos of my own but i cant emagine to sit there for hours my deepest respect also for the tattoo artist.. its amazing how they create such a beautyfull tattoo
FuryLove1984 1 month ago
tHIs is not samoan tatau. the tufuga is using a tatoo machine to fill the gaps or whatever.. cant do that mann! if you gonna do it right!
fav275 1 month ago
I dont know the circumstances behind the use of the needle gun. All I can say that it is NOT appropriate. The reason why it is done the traditional way serves two purposes: One- it is a rite of passage as a young Samoan to get it. It proves to those in the community that we have the fortitude and courage, no matter the pain, to carry out what is needed. Second, it discourages others (outside cultures) to try to give the tatau out like it was candy from the store.
tiamaa1 1 month ago
.....that shat is sore iym half german and half samoan and ive got one and im only 18 hhahahaha and im serious...lol
frostfarao 2 months ago
cheeehoo malo le onasa'i ..
7huntmi 4 months ago
oish i can see file n sakai? o ai lea ka laga pe'a?
Kimberluxxe 4 months ago
O LE TULAFONO A SUA SULUAPE PAULO E SA ONA FAIA LE GALUEGA MA ULA SE TAPAA, AE SILI AI LE FAAETETE I LE SOIFUA MALOLOINA E ALA LEA I LE FAIA O GLOVES E TAGATA UMA LAVA AE MAISE I LATOU O LOO TOSO MA LE TUFUGA, SO E TATAU ONA MALU PUIPUIA LELEI MEA FAIGALUEGA UMA MO LE GALUEGA AE MAISE LE MAMA LELEI O MEA UMA,
seuamuli 4 months ago
faiaga kamaiki salelavalu!!!!love u all..
QUEENMAGGIE90 7 months ago
@Nazz53 i agree..i thought the same thing
LeMApUbaBii09 8 months ago
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manaia le galuega ae ua toe seu lava i na ua faaoga le masini. malo le onosai.
hvtama03 9 months ago
manaia le galuega ae ua toe seu lava i na ua faaoga le masini. malo le onosai.
hvtama03 9 months ago
This is really Interesting because i am researching this topic for an essay. So far my research tells me traditional tools are supposed to be used through the whole tattooing process. Help!
bravehart1974 10 months ago
Keli uses the au for the majority of the pe'a, the gun is used for the small, tiny patterns that the au cant do which is a very small part of it...mind you, the gun he uses only has one needle where as a normal tattoo gun has about 3, so it still hurts like a biatch!
AuLeLeIHaMo 10 months ago
@AuLeLeIHaMo The au can do every pattern of a pe'a...I know, i've seen it done...
Nazz53 8 months ago
@Nazz53 depends on the design
AuLeLeIHaMo 8 months ago
@AuLeLeIHaMo There are about 24 motifs that a tufuga uses in the design of a malofie and malu. Each of these designs can be done with the smallest of the au's. So it doesnt depend on the design as you say but it depends on the tufuga's skill. I'm not taking anything away from this tufuga because no matter who you are, tapping is a tough thing to do. If he needs the machine, then oh well. It's more a preference of the person being tattooed. If he likes the tufuga's design/skill, then so be it :)
Nazz53 5 months ago
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@Nazz53 your right, thanks
AuLeLeIHaMo 5 months ago
huh? did i just see him use a machine?
SirSale 10 months ago
thats my uncle Keli, my cousin Kalesi OMG wow he did my malu, i miss that guy lol thanks for posting!
AuLeLeIHaMo 10 months ago
@AuLeLeIHaMo, ur weocum.I'm actually dedicating dis 2 ur uncle 4 a job well done.Thanks 4 droppin' a few tho'.I wanted 2 get my malu done by him 2,but my hubby thinks I might die B4 da 1st poke,cause I'm kaea to even start w/getting any real,especially wen it's a(n) traditional tatt lmao,n.e.wayz, I'd recommend Loli Keli 4 a samoan tatau 2 any1 dat wants 1. It doesn't get green & bumpy like other tatts I've seen. All I can say 2 those w/ green tatts is SORRY BOUT IT,LMAOL... jAH' bLESS!!!!
Nagaseu34 10 months ago
@Nagaseu34 GET YOUR MALU!! It has got to be the most memorable experience you can ever in your life have, I was actually forced to get it by my dad haha, but i dont regret 2 seconds of it, and if my 14 year old sister can get it you can surely get it!!!! you will NEVER regret it, and youll be so proud of yourself once your done! :)
AuLeLeIHaMo 10 months ago
@Nagaseu34 how much would it be to get a malu? ... i'm planing of getting one...LoL...i got cold feet when i was watching the video...*shm* (;
dizkeige02 2 weeks ago
1st session, after 30minutes ill be asleep lol. because im just gonna lay there. well i hope i can sleep.
DoggyStain 11 months ago
@DoggyStain- LMAO... PLEASE, U CAN'T EVEN FEEL UR ASS WEN D TATT EQUIP HITS U... WE MAKE THIS AS A JOKE " UNCLE SAM'S BOOT CAMP & PT TRAININGS AIN'T BADD ASS, JACK ASS EPISODES AIN'T OTHING 2, BUT GETTING A SAMOAN TATT IS D WORSTEST PAIN EVER IN D WORLD.Y????? COZ UR BUTTOCKS & THIGHS AROUND UR STOMACH HURTS LIKE HELL.LET ME SAY DIS,IF UR SAMOAN DEN MAYBE YOU'VE SEEN D SAMOAN HORROR MOVIE THEY MADE IN NEW ZEALAND, IF NOT THEN GO LOOK FOR - THE TATTOOIST- U'LL C & KNOW WAT I MEAN...THANKS THOUGH
Nagaseu34 10 months ago
@Nagaseu34 Can't be worst than a broken heart. I've seen the pain and anguish in guys and girls who's heart has been torn...lol...but hey, maybe some people have heart of stone...lol
Nazz53 5 months ago
@DoggyStain Sorry Gane but your dreaming if you think you can sleep, even for a second :)
AuLeLeIHaMo 10 months ago
wtf, gun ?
alosioe8 1 year ago
nice video...I grew up in this Village, u know this might be some of my family.
hamoleo 1 year ago
@hamoleo .....thanks
Nagaseu34 1 year ago
what the..gunn?
guodwhot 1 year ago
when did samoa start usen machines? sell out or upgrade let u tell it..convince me
LeMApUbaBii09 1 year ago
@LeMApUbaBii09 when the palagi's invented them.....When you waa the last ime you visited your home country????????? It's much more unique then where ever you are....If that doesn't convince you still, try visiting Savai'i on your next trip......Thnak for visiting this page anyway...
Nagaseu34 1 year ago 2
@LeMApUbaBii09 It's definitely NOT an upgrade...but to each tufuga his own. I don't know if it's a sell out because maybe this tufuga needs it to complete his work while other true masters of the art need no such help. The machine though will not produce the same mark as the au because the au goes deep and that gun just brushes the top of your skin. I personally think it would make his pe'a look off a little...but that's just me
Nazz53 8 months ago 2