What is a Samoan Tattoo?
All the various patterns and motifs have great significance and these can be interpreted in detail by the Tafuga to the recipient. Family lineage can be identified from this beautiful and skillful art. The tattoo starts from the lower back, reaches as high as the ribcage underneath of the armpits. 
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In
Samoa, a Samoan Tattoo is pronounced "Tatau" (Tahtau)
and what it is in layman's terms is a tattoo that has been etched
on
to
a human body in the traditional and ancient practice for as long
as anyone can remember.