Polynesian Tattoo Designs
You need to understand that there are two distinct styles when is comes to Polynesian tattoo designs. The first of these is called Etua. Etua have a strong spiritual and religious meaning to them. They are also magical symbols offering protection from the gods . While the other style Enata can be described as natural designs which describe the person, there identity and status. This includes their social level, island of origin, occupation and history.
Symbols within Polynesian tattoo designs and their meaning are as follows -
Shark teeth - Sharks' teeth tattoos are for protection.
Turtles - A turtle symbol represents long life and fertility.
Shells - Shells are a symbol of prosperity to the Polynesian people and it is possible that they were used as the earliest form of currency.
Sharks - The shark itself is seen as sacred. Polynesian shark tattoos are used as a symbol of protection from threats.
Gecko - It is believed that the gecko has powers of a supernatural nature and are feared but also held in awe by the Polynesians. It is also believed that if a green gecko laughs then it is an awful omen of bad fortune and illness.
Tiki - The god Tiki is often shown with eyes closed. This is because Tiki is able to smell trouble before it is seen.
The people of the Polynesian islands are spread far and wide. They include The Cook Islands, Samoa , Tonga, Easter Island, Tahiti, French Polynesia and even Hawaii. The people across these islands developed into there own distinct cultures over thousands of years. However what is fascinating is the cultural similarities that developed especially in the practice of tattoo artistry. However Polynesian tattoo designs of today do not mean as much in this day and age as people love them for the design rather than magical protection or a statement of status.
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We are polynesian but commonly known as New Zealander Kiwi nowadays.
Yes some people do get confused because when u mention polynesians they immediately think that they are pacific islanders such as samoans, tongans, tahitians and cook islanders. But yes, the Maori people are also polynesians.
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so were there resource to make canoes etc they couldn’t then leave the island in search of another place, and also there fishing would of suffered some what as well… now you could only result to diving/fishing within the shallow lagoon
Step into the workshops of most surfboard-makers and you’ll find a fluffy, snowlike layer of polyurethane foam under your feet. The floor of Danny Hess’ Outer Sunset garage is covered with sawdust. As with the ancient Polynesians who invented surfing, Hess builds his surfboards out of wood. However, unlike some shapers who are re-creating wooden boards from the past, mostly for the satisfaction of collectors who hang them on their walls, Hess chose wood to make a better surfboard.
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The ‘birdmen’ gods worshipped on Easter Island are similar to the ‘gods’ depicted by the Sumerians AND the Egyptians! Coincidence? Or were the Anunnaki at play here too?
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so were there resource to make canoes etc they couldn’t then leave the island in search of another place, and also there fishing would of suffered some what as well… now you could only result to diving/fishing within the shallow lagoon
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As a graduate student of anthropology I am so glad to finally see some good stuff on the internet. Most stuff listed as ancient history or archeology is pseudo science nonsense. Like the “end of the world 2012″ or the like. Thanks for posting!