Tatau Collection

Delve into the rich cultural history of tribal body art from the Pacific and beyond

Tatau Collection: view of a Samoan Pe a tattoo, 19th Century (photo)

view of a Samoan Pe a tattoo, 19th Century (photo)
1079611 view of a Samoan Pe a tattoo, 19th Century (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pe a is the popular name of the traditional male tattoo of Samoa)

Tatau Collection: Thigh of a Samoan man with tattoos (engraving)

Thigh of a Samoan man with tattoos (engraving)
DGC437477 Thigh of a Samoan man with tattoos (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: traditional Samoan tattooing was applied using a tooth from either a pig or a shark instead of a needle;)

Tatau Collection: Rear view of a Samoan Pe a tattoo, 19th Century (photo)

Rear view of a Samoan Pe a tattoo, 19th Century (photo)
DGC288155 Rear view of a Samoan Pe a tattoo, 19th Century (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pe a is the popular name of the traditional male tattoo of Samoa)

Egypt / Banebdjedet
also known as BA-NEB-TATAU The Ram God of Mendes, embodying the sexual energy of rams

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Delve into the rich cultural history of tribal body art from the Pacific and beyond. Witness the intricate designs of Polynesian Pe'a tattoos, as seen in these historic images of Samoan and Maori warriors. Each line and dot tells a story of their heritage, strength, and status. Comparatively, the ancient Egyptian Banebdjedet deity, adorned with protective jewelry and symbols, echoes the significance of adornment in expressing identity and power across time and continents.