Manu Tattoo by Manu Tuhuka Patutiki

Polynesian tattoos are all drawn freehand on the body by me, after the explanation of the individual symbols and their meaning, the actual tattooing begins.
So that I know which symbols suit you, I first ask many things about your life. The Polynesian symbols can be seen as a language that has been passed down from generation to generation over thousands of years. It is therefore important to use them respectfully and to be knowledgeable about them and to have been blessed by a Matai for doing so. It usually takes several sessions to complete a large Polynesian tattoo. On this page you can see some of my works, some of which are still in progress. The trick is to reflect the customer's story and to place the symbols correctly and aesthetically. There are Marquesan symbols, with the most meanings, followed by Samoa, Tahiti, Hawaii, New Zealand, Easter Island, and Tonga.