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The symbols of the malu etched on the woman reflect the many roles of the woman in Samoan society. The malu is applied starting from the knees and working up to and finishing at the top of the thighs. Samoan Malu, Polynesian Tattoo Meanings, Tatau Tattoo, Samoan Tattoos, Side Thigh Tattoos, Polynesian Tattoos Women, Polynesian Art, Samoan Tattoo, American Tattoos

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The symbols of the malu etched on the woman reflect the many roles of the woman in Samoan society. The malu is applied starting from the knees and working up to and finishing at the top of the thighs.

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Meanings of Samoan Tattoos - In Samoa’s culture, the pe’a and the malu used to be associated with social rank and status. It was an important rite of passage for young Samoans to be tattooed with pe’a or Malu. A young man with pe’a was respected and given a name of Soga’imiti for their courage. Males without tattooing were ridiculed as telefua or telenoa. For young women, malu used to be the sole outfit for daughter of matai the chief but nowadays many young Samoan women have. People who get... Samoan Malu, Samoan Tatau, Back Tattoo Quotes, Poly Pride, Samoan Women, Tatau Tattoo, Samoan Culture, Polynesian Patterns, Upper Back Tattoos

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Samoa is one of the main island groups located within the Polynesian Triangle, comprising American Samoa and the Independent State of Samoa. Samoans have

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“My Mother’s Malu” by Timena Apa

Written with grace, simplicity and respect, Timena Apa shares her perspective and lessons learned surrounding her mother receiving her malu, and sheds light on a culture within a culture...the tradition of tatau, and the people who perpetuate their heritage through this form of art.

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