C4 Waterman Ka Uhi Authentic Polynesian Tattoo Rash Guard

Learn the meaning of the traditional Polynesian tattoo design on C4 Waterman's Ka Uhi rash guard. These limited edition rash guards are designed by Keone Nunes and are available online at store.c4waterman.com.

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• C4 Ka Uhi
• C4 Waterman
• Tattoo
• rashguard
• tatoo
• rash guard
• Polynesian
• Keone Nunes
• Brian Keaulana

[ikakau]

The tradition of tattooing in Hawai'i survived much longer than people think, the last person I was verify that had traditional designs died in the late 60's. He had been tapped on in the early '20's by a practitioner in the Hale'iwa area of Hawai'i. The patterns and traditions were taught to me by five kupuna, Papa Kala Nali'i'elua, Martha Lum Ho, Aunty Emma DeFries, Paul Cathcart and Aunty Muriel Lupenui all in the late 1970's and early 1980's.

[ikakau]

These Kupuna saw and some participated in the tradition so it did not die out 150 years ago, but was not practiced. I was fortunate to have spoke to these kupuna before the tradition was completely lost.  There are many patterns that are uniquely Hawaiian but there are also many that were shared with other areas of the Pacific. These shared patterns did not have the same name or significance in Hawai'i however and became part of the Hawaiian uhi traditions.

[D4KINE808]

it's so cool how all the pacific islands are far apart, but culture, tattoo and and language are really similar!

[5tonyvvvv]

@ikakau I never could figure out how in the old days they sharpened the bone on coral? to make the teeth? Ive seen Japanese style and Thai, with bamboo.

[blacksheephybrid]

ok no problem i saw the online clothing store but I am still in need of the studio location/address. thanks again.

[blacksheephybrid]

I love the way you accept the contemporary design that are still has a same strength as the ancient ones. I do the same with my tribe art. Great to see the master with their perspective of art today and the pass. Where is the tattoo studio? I am eager to visit. And where to get the clothing? Thanks

[blacksheephybrid]

I love the way you accept the contemporary design that are still has a same strength as the ancient ones. I do the same with my tribe art. Great to see the master with their perspective of art today and the pass. Where is the tattoo studio? I am eager to visit. Thanks

[myourlindaa]

is the narrator liam ?

[hakaboy6924]

Aroha and respect from Aotearoa keep our traditions alive

[youschanten]

awsome awsome awsome... gotta get me one of those.