'Polynesian Tattoos' The Art of Ink (Season 2) Digital Exclusive

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Polynesian tattooing is a way to make sure traditions are never forgotten. For artists like Si’i Liufau, Mike Fatutoa, and Alipate Fetuli, it’s even more. It's a first language.
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We set off to explore the different individual styles of tattooing, what makes them unique and the artistry it takes to execute them.
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@Dvortext 4 жыл бұрын

As a Mexican American I'm always drawn to any natives who strive to keep traditions like this alive. Cheers brotha's & sister's 🤙

@swaranbains8326 4 жыл бұрын

why don’t more mexicans speak mexican and not spanish - or are there ppl?

@lucasmtz3849 4 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Mexico, and I peak two native language and Spanish. Sadly in Mexico when they ear you speak a native language they look down on you but here in the states are find people or “ Mexican American” more appropriately and respectful when they find out that I am native Mexican

@peterwaldie4478 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree . Our identity is the people we are

@woohooo7634 4 жыл бұрын

@@swaranbains8326 Mexican isn't a language. I believe you mean "Nahuatl"

@respecteffect1202 4 жыл бұрын

The Aztecs & Mayans tattoos

@mariaalvarez1378 6 жыл бұрын

I’m not Polynesian at all, but I appreciate the history. Much love ❤️🙏🏻

@kimwaddell4218 3 жыл бұрын

The History is Amazing

@Hardylivesforever 3 ай бұрын

Im getting polynesian tattoo soon❤ i love this tribal form of design

@jumpers500 2 ай бұрын

@@HardylivesforeverYou better not show those around a Samoan or you're asking for trouble.

@Hardylivesforever 29 күн бұрын

@@jumpers500 shutup kiddo

@ironace4788 4 жыл бұрын

My mom is from Samoa, my dad is Native American. I am proud to say that my first (and only) tattoo was from the very talented Si’i Liufau.

@sillau9 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome

@Faulheit 6 жыл бұрын

traditional tattos of any culture are the best

@slickerthanyouraverage737 5 жыл бұрын

For us Polys, we can tell by the design on a guy or girl in public or when you’re at the mall and stuff which tatau is from which ever Island - Tongan, Samoan, Fijian, Maori and so on.

@highpsi7463 4 жыл бұрын

Nice fact! Thanks!

@shilolah_urmom8741 4 жыл бұрын

Yep

@docgima 4 жыл бұрын

Slicker ThanYourAverage What’s your thoughts on a non-native having art like this on them? I have much respect for the culture and always wanted a Polynesian design but thought some might see it as disrespectful.

@uwumart2023 4 жыл бұрын

Its awesome!

@docgima 4 жыл бұрын

Bunker Sieben I appreciate the reply, was specifically looking for someone from the islands. I know different ethnic backgrounds look differently on it. 🤙🏼

@iMatchEnergyLikeABoss 4 жыл бұрын

Sulu’ape Si’i Liufau is my tufuga, and I’m proud to wear my Sāmoan malu tapped into my skin by his hands. And I grew up with Pate, so proud of both of them, in keeping our culture alive.

@elninotech11 6 жыл бұрын

I'm very proud to say that sulu'ape Si'i Liufau has done all my tattoos.

@MrWackozacko 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty gay thing to be proud of...

@perenisetapu2511 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrWackozacko why you hating? Bet you wouldn't say that in person...shit heads, smh...

@tabihawley6624 4 жыл бұрын

Polynesian art is so absolutely stunning! You can just FEEL the spirit of ancestry when you gaze upon the designs! So calming, and peaceful, and full of history. I am not Polynesian, but I think it would be so amazing to undergo that deeply cultural experience!! I am in awe.

@ruydiculous8564 6 жыл бұрын

"this is some ancient shit" lmaooo

@ywc024 Жыл бұрын

My mom is Samoan and my dad Kenyan. I am learning both of my roots. To incorporate both of my cultures into my life

@angeloberardy7512 4 жыл бұрын

I love this! Born and raised in Hawaii, now living in Utah, the love and passion for our culture is everywhere! These 3 legends of Polynesian tattooing are a big reason ppl love the culture. ALOHA!

@jandrex007 2 жыл бұрын

how can you leave hawai for utah

@dasku6161 Жыл бұрын

@@jandrex007 Cost of living

@matthewperez4563 5 жыл бұрын

I must say that is one of the coolest traditions and you learn so much about the poly culture. I have alot of respect for the tattoos it's not just ink. And no I won't be getting one cause it's not my family tradition but it is so cool. All I'll got was cook books handed down in my family.

@thedonfonz2481 5 жыл бұрын

That humility alone is admirable

@Wonkabonka 3 жыл бұрын

im sure nobody would really mind you getting a tattoo. if you respect the culture and knows what it means im sure you could get one. its the same as, even though you might not be norwegian. us norwegians would have no problem with you getting a traditional norwegian/viking tattoo. just gotta be respectful.

@hamo9765 2 жыл бұрын

@@Wonkabonka no. do you have any , like any significance to the tatau ?

@ChoccoLot 6 жыл бұрын

Mad respect to all those involved in this film. Awesome job! HOWEVER, of all the tattooists interviewed, the most intelligent and well-spoken has to be Si'i Liufau. With all due respect, if you are going to be a master tattooist or a tatau, it is imperative that you also become well-versed in the knowledge and history of the tatau. Si'i does it best in this video! Fa'afetai tele lava.

@PROFRESH_73 6 жыл бұрын

Finally some polynesian tattoo videos!!!! Forgot to mention the COOK ISLANDS😜 Much aroa kia manuia

@hellovanite 4 жыл бұрын

The said NZ you lot are just Maori that got dropped off early lol

@luckyb6828 4 жыл бұрын

@@hellovanite Hhaha that's tru 💯🇨🇰🔥

@mrfin02 4 жыл бұрын

Nah doks

@sammcdougall1828 6 жыл бұрын

Gosh, those tattoos are beautiful 😍

@nobody8204 3 жыл бұрын

The tattoo that you see around their waists has rules that you have to follow before taking it

@etrihnarosario4615 5 жыл бұрын

Where’s all my Pacific Islanders at😍‼️

@daytonbailey5868 5 жыл бұрын

I'm Māori but new Zealand isn't considered a south pacific islander type of place but am I still aloud here pls

@caseybuchanan6502 5 жыл бұрын

Dayton Bailey same idk if we considered Pacific Islanders even tho technically we are

@caseybuchanan6502 5 жыл бұрын

@K O never said that Maori aren't polynesian I said we aren't considered islanders

@islandbeast848 5 жыл бұрын

Here

@Transform679 5 жыл бұрын

🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯

@I_AM_NUM_3 6 жыл бұрын

My family is very religious, so when I told my parents that I was going to get a tattoo it kind of threw me out. But I went through it, and I'm getting my first one done next week. It's going to be a Celtic sleeve on my left arm. It's going to represent all the hardship and the struggles I've had to go through my whole entire life and so going through. Thanks have a great day guys.

@Gobbygoblin 4 жыл бұрын

@@LM-qv7cy you can be proud of your own culture but still like others... as a brit what traditional tattoo can i get? we dont have tattoo culture like that

@meginna8354 4 жыл бұрын

@@LM-qv7cy lol, "culture vulture" is such a funny and retarded term, i hope you aren't wearing clothes that you didn't invent like jeans you culture vulture

@gellyannemendoza976 4 жыл бұрын

I'm proud that we have also here in the Philippines a traditional Tattoo. The legendary Apo Whang od of one of the tribe in Kalinga. Shout to the Ink Master fan I'm a fan here at the Pjilippines.

@maoomaooo6100 Жыл бұрын

Tagalog - Tatak Samoan - Tatau

@tristancreed 10 ай бұрын

@@maoomaooo6100We're Pacific Island folks. And it shows as the deviations aren't too far off.

@ofavaldez 4 жыл бұрын

Tattoo from my people ain't no joke it holds a deeper meaning then the future would understand, but the message from our ancestors will always be in body with our soul and our tradition as the people of the Sea and the people of Polynesia

@woden__ 6 жыл бұрын

I want to get a tattoo of every single culture under my right leg, with all of the tattoos connecting and developing into a story

@joeyvibez6736 3 жыл бұрын

Do it

@sargentink3306 5 жыл бұрын

I'm From Puerto Rico I know what represents ur own tattoo culture I got tattoo the represent my Indian tainos and I proud from I came from and I glad the I went to Hawaii beautiful people and island...TATTOOS 4 LIFE

@peacepeace5930 5 жыл бұрын

Sargent Ink Indians are from India 🇮🇳. I’m Puerto Rican also and Guatemalan . We are native people my guy learn your culture more and don’t call yourself Indian. That’s what the white man called people when coming . Yes your right about the Taino which are natives . Not indigenous or Indian. Natives . I’ve got my Mayan and Taino ink sleeves on my body. Know the culture my guy. Also know we are not Spanish / Spanish people come from Spain .

@Rudebwoy64 4 жыл бұрын

I mean what about your African side 🤔🤔

@zninz5368 5 жыл бұрын

maori and japanese tattoos are my favourite

@uchihahikaku1630 6 жыл бұрын

Chur. What's up my Nesian people. Kiaora from New Zealand.

@csophiv7606 5 жыл бұрын

Uchiha Hikaku churrrr

@TheAlmightyClipse 5 жыл бұрын

@@csophiv7606 lawlll small world

@hirkkammett4361 5 жыл бұрын

Kiaora

@3yerrt 5 жыл бұрын

Chur bruv, from your brothers across the pond. Aussie Aussie Aussie

@metualolesio4296 4 жыл бұрын

Ka Pai

@scarletta.w8721 6 жыл бұрын

" it was my first language " art is the best

@islandbeast848 5 жыл бұрын

Proud to be Polynesian Malo you guys remember were a minority so we need to be strong love and support each other!! #TongaProud #Malo

@DanielGovGilroy Жыл бұрын

best comment on this whole post

@TorpedoBryan13 2 ай бұрын

Got my sleeve done by Sulu’Ape Si’i at A-Town a few years ago. His work is second to none, huge ups to him man. His passion for his craft and keeping tradition is amazing

@Zehahahahahahahahahahahaha 2 жыл бұрын

I'm austronesian and I love polynesian tattoos

@drivenbythechills 4 жыл бұрын

I just love Polynesian tattoos man ! So much meaning & finesse ! :)

@logicstudios7215 5 жыл бұрын

Since I was young I have always wanted to move to new Zealand I was so interested in there culture even though I was from Namibia.... But my dream would one day come true and grow up learning the culture hope they welcome me

@hellovanite 5 жыл бұрын

Come! sweet as my cuz

@joeskienz 4 жыл бұрын

Come to New Zealand you will be welcomed with open arms. You come from a proud country full of amazing people and their own beautiful culture. All you need is love and respect. Kiaora! We love ya boy Israel Adesanya - we are proud to have him in our country.

@mariaoliveira-ox7uu 4 жыл бұрын

@@joeskienz Do people from New Zealand culture embrace foreigners who want to learn about the Maori culture? Cause I'd love to experience it

@joeskienz 4 жыл бұрын

@@mariaoliveira-ox7uu Yes 100%. Rotorua is one of the best places to do that with multiple cultural experiences available for tourists. "Haere mai" means you are welcome!

@mariaoliveira-ox7uu 4 жыл бұрын

@@joeskienz But is it an experience that is made for tourists or is it the real deal?

@bofadeez5482 4 жыл бұрын

Much love to the Polynesian brothers!!!

@laobejanegra926 4 жыл бұрын

So AMAZING! The history...the Culture! 🖤 I love it!

@fatkidlarry 4 жыл бұрын

I love the designs and the styles. All the different meanings that each design has. One day I dream of getting one, but I want to learn the meaning before going to try to get one. I’m not Polynesian so I want to learn the culture a bit because I would not want to disrespect any culture if I got one. So definitely want to one day go to New Zealand, Samoa, and just the Hawaiian island to find the people behind the Polynesian tattoos to get a real tattoo with meaning.

@STREAMEDPH 6 жыл бұрын

full of details...amazing

@alleyboy780 4 жыл бұрын

Respect to y’all culture.

@teamchevy7781 4 жыл бұрын

I love and respect their coach 🤙🏽

@Thekoryostribalpodcast 2 жыл бұрын

I am Pictish, so Modern scotland. My ancestors were called the painted people. There isn't alot of information, but my ancestors were heavily tattooed, the romans were shocked when they saw the warriors, because they had never seen it before. I wish I knew what they put on them, but I have guessed by seeing very small amounts of evidence, and tattooed them on my face. Also rock carvings too. I am trying to revive my people's culture as well. Much love to yall

@johnjay9404 5 жыл бұрын

That is the coolest! Carry on dudes. Us viking folk, we have the full sleeve like a totem. Every picture tells a story, just like you all. That's the way it should be.

@TheMDGeist66 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work.

@anmol22raj7 4 жыл бұрын

Great people's , love the art nd the history of Polynesian tattoo Respect 💝

@megibug 4 жыл бұрын

OMG such respect for this..... wowww👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@MuhammadFauzi-du2gx 4 жыл бұрын

I really love polynesian / maori tattoo ! 😍

@SefaDrums 6 жыл бұрын

A-Town Tattoo! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

@damanbrook5157 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning.

@AuroraKleio 3 жыл бұрын

Not only is the word tattoo not only derived from Polynesia but one of the oldest tattoo kits found in the world was from Tonga .. it’s sad that due to western religion and European influences we lost a lot of our tattoo traditions of our ancestors but I’m so happy to see that there people who are still carrying it on.

@matthewmann8969 2 жыл бұрын

The tattoos, piercings, jewelry, beeds, projections, or and showings are great yeah

@Timuia_ipaepaetele685 5 жыл бұрын

Proud to be a suga❤❤ i will be going to take my dad home to see family in samoa and receive my malu im excited something ive wanted for so long its nearly here.

@sefamoa7877 3 жыл бұрын

SAMOA & MAORI's historical & traditional tattoo prints, its originality of darken lines and designs. "Imitation is The sincerest form of flattery".

@poyerpoia7315 6 жыл бұрын

BIG UP to A-TOWN TATTOO...malo lava le galue!

@bearmadinger4473 4 жыл бұрын

This video was deep. I just learned alot.

@izzy6062 6 жыл бұрын

Pretty!

@awoFalase 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! So dope!

@scar80 2 жыл бұрын

I have many polynesians, marquesan and samoan tatoo, the samoan has been made with and tapped way observing the tradition. I'm not polynesian but I really like the art and the meaning behind the tatau tradition...

@keithlestrange4249 4 жыл бұрын

The datail is insane big love to the islanders...

@Mercyforthewicked 6 жыл бұрын

this is beautiful

@LuisHernandez-bz1gc 2 жыл бұрын

i met ali pate fetuli back in santa maria california, took him to a local farmers market and we ate tri tip sandwiches, he is an amazing artist. very clean . cheers big Uso.

@Mojothepyruttarrr 3 ай бұрын

My turtle 🐢 is fading but the memory and reason I chose it will not ❤ Arrrrrr xxx

@theresajohnson6185 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I have never liked Tattoos at all then I saw these and they are so meaningful and beautiful

@gangstervegan 5 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful

@brandonyt8259 4 жыл бұрын

I love tribal tats man tribal tats are a work of art

@cameronleaana1153 3 жыл бұрын

Just recently finished my tatau journey it was both emotional and empowering thank you for the upload Malo Le sau sau malo Le tali au Malolava Le onasa’i alofa atu i lou pito I le nei lalolagi soi fua le malo

@anamelissavideo 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!

@okolei42 6 жыл бұрын

Was hoping to see Some work by Sampson Harp on this video , however seeing Mike on here was great too. Proud to be hawaiian and proud of polynesia stay solid!

@DelasVC 6 жыл бұрын

I love that!

@melanieramos1840 4 жыл бұрын

So beautiful

@anitadeus256 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing thanks for this story 🙏🥂😘

@jaqenhghar2970 6 жыл бұрын

2:07 Cook got the word 'Tattoo' from his voyages in Tahiti. Though the word actually originates from the Tongan 'Tātatau' and Sāmoan 'Tatau'.

@ibuypower579 5 жыл бұрын

Lol.. Tattoo-tatau..tatatau??...

@MrNaysh 4 жыл бұрын

In Tagalog its Tatak. It's practiced widely by all Austronesians from Taiwan to Madagascar to Rapa Nui. If you go to Taiwan they have a museum of people having tattoos under the lip similar to Maoris and I think it's the Saaroa tribe.

@adzee2am51 2 жыл бұрын

I’m Tahitian Amd I love these guys story. Especially at the end. Beutifull tane🤙🏻🌺🙏🏻

@pimperbellcustomizing4801 3 жыл бұрын

Wow what an inspiring video🙌many Thanks for sharing it🖤

@evako5446 4 жыл бұрын

Rich in art and culture !

@noelcasillas5848 4 жыл бұрын

BLESS THIS CULTURAL LIFE FOREVER ! 🙏🤙👌

@sasajugovic5618 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome art form

@Nesiantink 5 жыл бұрын

I love this

@LegendViper96 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@samkavaman1980 6 жыл бұрын

Seuke!!!

@caponekingpinking9917 4 жыл бұрын

Tattoos been big part of my life since 2006

@mahaloxmakana31 6 жыл бұрын

West Coast Ink🤙🏽

@craigdunn3231 5 жыл бұрын

I love it

@pipayyapip2793 3 жыл бұрын

I hope they also feature Wang-Od. The oldest mambabatok here in the Philippines. Mambabatok is ancient way of tattooing in the highland part of the country.

@slapurmom5667 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. I hope to do this one day I'm 26 percent Samoan and 2 percent Tongan 14% Scottish 5% Swedish and like 53% English. Just a mixed-up pup here stateside. I have drawn a lot of tattoos that I would like to get something that kind of form together for what I am

@BigWillsTattooTV 6 жыл бұрын

I LIKE IT.

@samanthalopezsontag8361 4 жыл бұрын

Aulelei ❤️

@n-matter305 3 жыл бұрын

this is sooooo cool

@adrienpiette6746 5 жыл бұрын

Too cool.

@ShawnS14 Жыл бұрын

No mention of the marquesas islands? Many beautiful pieces of work are from there.

@benj6670 5 жыл бұрын

I think it's beautiful.

@boltking-sole2406 10 ай бұрын

Malo usos. Keep up the good work.

@TatuatoriIT 5 жыл бұрын

Inspiring video! Ancient cultures are so magical.

@thomasobez1718 4 жыл бұрын

Tahiti!!!!

@willliftsweights9870 4 жыл бұрын

Man I wish I had polynesian ancestors because those tattoos are absolutely beautiful

@Pluutoh 4 жыл бұрын

Will Calkins u can still get them

@willliftsweights9870 4 жыл бұрын

@@Pluutoh I mean yeah but I feel like if you are not apart of that culture its frowned upon

@deevita7459 4 жыл бұрын

Will Calkins nah there’s always gona be haters but some see it as a sign of respect.

@chiefrocker19 11 ай бұрын

One of your ancestors may have traveled to the South Pacific in the 1800s, for there are some Polynesians who have other ethnicity within them🙏🙏🙏

@niranjoymeitei5753 5 жыл бұрын

i love tattoes ......

@submissionsummit 6 жыл бұрын

🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@aperasimmonds3237 6 жыл бұрын

yes brutha shot for throwing new zealand in there

@NubianGirl7 6 жыл бұрын

Very interesting 😃

@hypervigilance6891 4 жыл бұрын

That shits dope💯👌🏽

@mncalapati415 4 жыл бұрын

Being Samoan, Tongan and Niue. I would love to get a tattoo the traditional Polynesian way. Not sure where to get it put on my body being that I am already covered in ink.

@estrellafugaz301 4 жыл бұрын

And Tahitian islands! Maruru!

@sarahmedina3820 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not poly but I really want to get one at Polynesia. Just only to respect their culture by doing it the right way by getting a tattoo done in their tradition.

@baygold24k79 6 жыл бұрын

MY Sole’s!!!!!

@kostantinosmag2986 4 жыл бұрын

Very Nice...

@joybureilobau6679 4 жыл бұрын

One of my great grandmother has the Dopest tattoo from underneath her stomach till before it reaches her knee is what most who knew & saw it told me . It's our Fijian culture & it has its important values 🙂

@davetafa1460 2 жыл бұрын

Babe are u afakasi stop lying

@davetafa1460 2 жыл бұрын

An that ink is black 🤣

@moekontze116 2 жыл бұрын

Fijia, Samoans and Tongans were very connected from the past and therefore the 3 of them were deep with Tatau traditions and Samoa continued never stopped. tonga stopped, but now revived again. not sure about Fiji if they stopped or not.