It goes without saying that these days, tattoos are everywhere. And while societal acceptance of ink has ebbed and flowed, ...

Etched into her skin from the wrists up to her nail beds, the markings are no ordinary tattoos, but symbols of traditional "tatau" found among the people of the Polynesian island country Samoa.

Something that always bothers me is when I come across non-Polynesians with Polynesian tattoos, especially the traditional Samoan ones. Since most people probably won't understand why this is such ...

Looney, who also owns the Pacific Soul Tattoo shop on Ward Avenue, helped to create the exhibit in his spare time. He said his shop is one of two on Oahu that does traditional Samoan tattooing.

Capt. Isis Sake, breaks ground as the first soldier of Samoan descent to gain permission to display traditional hand tattoos in religious uniform accommodation. 12 months ago Latest Videos ...

However, Sialega-Fili was terminated this month from the position after getting a tualima, a traditional Samoan tattoo, to honor her father, who has been seriously ill. Hawaiian Airlines ...

She recently got a tualima, a traditional Samoan tattoo on her hand, after her father became seriously ill. "I basically got it for cultural beliefs and traditions," Sialega-Fili said. " ...

The King watched as a woman grimaced with pain while having a traditional Samoan tattoo etched on her leg. Tattooist John Lemisio showed the King his family of tattooists showcasing the sacred art ...

the markings are no ordinary tattoos, but symbols of traditional “tatau” found among the people of the Polynesian island country Samoa. Looking down at the body art, Army Capt. Isis Sake ...

Army Capt. Isis Sake is the first soldier to receive a religious accommodation for traditional Samoan hand tattoos. (Jon Simkins/Staff) Small arrows, birds and stars adorn the tops of the soldier ...