Tahitian and Maori tattoo styles

What are the characteristics of these tattoos?

Tahitian tattoo style:

In this Polynesian style we can see clear lines, recognizable and rounded figures such as tiki faces (on side face), animals like turtles, sharks, stingray; symbols like marquesan crosses and geckos…all designed by thin and curved lines, without solid black areas


Tahitian Tattoo design sample

This is a sample of a custom tattoo in Tahitian style created ONLINE for a visitor of this web.


Armband tattoo design in Tahitian style

Armband tattoo for shoulder with tiki faces and Polynesian turtle (family tattoo symbol).

Tahitian Polynesian armban tattoo with turtle and tiki face
Tahitian Polynesian armban tattoo with turtle and tiki face

Maori Polynesian tattoo style:

Tattoos created by fine lines, curved shapes and spirals. It is also a “light” tattoo style, with no solid black areas.

Tattoo design sample

Forearm tattoo in Polynesian Maori style. Of course, we can make a tattoo in this style to cover any area you want: shoulder, shoulder plus half chest, 3/4 of arm, full sleeves, leg, armband…

maori tattoo for forearm
Maori/Polynesian forearm tattoo by Juno, professional tattoo designer

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