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In my opinion Polynesian and Filipino tattoos are from people of the culture. Both are descendant to the people of Sunderland. It’s their cultural identity and for the race and people. Let it be theirs.

This is where you have your heads . Down the out house .

I love the Polynesian culture, it's all love over here.

I’ve worked with artists from Polynesia and Borneo as a Caucasian and it’s all about the respect you give the culture and the reverence that you have. Not to “look cool”, but to honor the traditions. I have Polynesian and Bornean tattoos and the mutual respect and intent for the appreciation of the culture is the most importanr thing.

Rob Dillingham is half polynesian im pretty sure

You got to think about it like this, the cultures have died in influence over the younger generation, who want to keep up with the Western living standards. The elders have seen this in real time, to see their heritage continue is a good thing

For years I admired the poly tribal tattoos but stayed away due to rules on tattoos amongst my people in the California prison system. Chicanos in there take it very serious on what Aztec tattoos you get. You have to earn certain ones. So just in case i ever revisited the system I wanted no issues with getting an entirely different culture tatted on me . Well a couple years ago in Oahu i saw a guys work at a shop and said that is bad ass. I said fk it, I want one. I always believed in getting a tattoo that had good meaning. So I expressed I wanted one that reflected masculinity and strength. I got a whole leg wrap with a hammerhead from my guy, a Hawaiian Samoan. I even had him put in there “Ku Oko A” which means FREEDOM in Poly. Sorry to hurt anyone’s feelings. But I’ll take it from full blooded elder Polynesians that said everyone should get one. I ain’t trippin on anyone else. Look the other way if someone don’t like it. The bigger more serious problem to me would be my own peeps in the system and I hear sht is more lax these days with that type of stuff anyways. Peace.

My only complaint about ha'ole's getting tribal tatou is the potential they are getting a tatou JUST TO GET a tatou and have no interest in the cultural importance of each of the symbols they highly likely just 'saw in a book'. I'm only 1/8th Hawai'ian and look VERY VERY 'white' and when I do get another kākau kaha I will DEF honor the symbolic cultural significance of what a moli kumu has lovingly kaha ki'i 'alu'alu kou kino ~ ~ ~ Aloha noho'i ~ ~ ~

Ive have a black rose on my wrist, it has white for the contrast, but the white keeps falling out.

Im Australian and as much as I love the Polynesian tattoo's I find it difficult to say Ild do a large piece on me, Ive already got full sleeves and full chest so Im not able to get them in those areas.

Out of all the pacific tattoos, the Māori are the most badass of all!! I’m not talking about looks or design I’m talking about how they would engrave they patters into the face!! And pour ash into the face!! That’s incredibly insane!! Hats of to those real warriors who were the real deal back then!! Not now !! Most of them are all mixed blood and carry on like they are full blood!! And there’s no more full blooded!!

Thanks for clearing this up because I really want one and I was hesitant to get it because of the culture and I didn’t want to disrespect because I’m not apart of the culture

is it ok. NO. thats my answer.

I watch this video and the tattoo video at least once every couple of months. Because this is the exact idea I want to have brought to life for my tattoo. I’d like to combine my Igbo heritage with my Filipino heritage and do a Filipino tribal, so when that idea is thought out I would love to have Josh do it 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Jidenna’s piece is incredible

I think chamorro language is also the oldest language in micronesia

I'm chuukese n I love n respect the island guam

Im not Polynesian and because of that I wouldnt tattoo myself in their traditional style Tattoo, my reasons are its not my tradition/heritage plus I have no understanding of the style, its not my story, I so love the style its such a beautiful design to have on your body.

Im from the Caribbean Puerto Rico and i have one. In my case i have big respect and love for the Polynesian culture ❤ Always big respect to this beautiful culture 🤙🏾 If I offended someone for this, I apologize.

The Samoan tattoo is the only tattoo in the South Pacific that has a curse and negative energy behind it

As a Maori. I see guys with maori designs on upper arm that completely surrounds it. We laugh,it means you are a slave. Tattoos in maori are a book, every tattoo has a meaning. Be careful what you tattoo.

NO. Just, no. That’s all.

I'm from Peru and wanted this style tattoo with the Inca gods, Inti, Mama Killa, Pachamama, Supay, Viracocha but have been hesitant and outta respect didn't. I feel Polynesian and Inca culture have a connection. Proud of my Inca roots and to see Polynesian culture be so strong is a blessing 🫡 Respect

Aloha! I’m from San Diego. My Gramma and Grampa lived in Honolulu and the Spirit of Aloha was sown into my soul many years ago. I was honored and greatful for being accepted and allowed to express myself through this culture as a half sleeve. Again, 808!! Mahalo forever!

another reason they probably used human bones is that they were the only animal large enough at the time to make sturdy hooks

I know this vid old but I have an question im half Samoan and black and Mexican and part of me wanna get these tattoos for many reasons then one but mostly to feel a little bit more attached with my routes but part of me feels I shouldn’t for being mix so my question is is it ok for mixed Polynesian to get it ?

Where are u located I want to get some more work in bro

Do you guys agree that Polynesian tattoos and techniques for making the ink and tapping came from the Philippines? I read about the Samoans who brought the tools and traditions from South East Asia in Lane Wilcken's book Ancient to Modern Filipino tattoos. Just looking for answers everywhere I go for the past decade about it because information is scarce

The body can b a canvas. I can c where it would bother some Islanders,but at the same time it's a way to share a culture. I like Norse and Celtic body art.

The hooks where made in two pieces because there were no big boned animals and even human bones were to small to make a big hook. The physics are correct.

I'm Māori. We have Ta Moko, which is reserved only for people with Māori blood. You need to whakapapa Māori in order to have Ta Moko, especially on the face. Your Ta Moko tells the story of you, your ancestry, and how it connects you to the world, land, and people around you HOWEVER, for non-Māori there is a style that we call kirituhi, which looks very similar but intentionally doesn't replicate the unique tribe styles and is just very generic. It still looks the part, but it doesn't represent a Māori genealogy.

It’s funny because MOST people with deep cultural practices love when people want to be a part of it

I think it’s ok all love 🙌🏽💯👍🏽

I smoke and get tatted all the time 😂

that pain chart seems incredibly inaccurate

I'm not Polynesian but have a poly tattoo as I love and respect the culture and art form.. I'm from Celtic origin and would have zero issues with non Celtic people wearing our art once it's from respect 😊

I watched the second part of this before the first, so I'll put the same comment here as I did on the other one... I have a large Polynesian (Maori) lizard wrapped around my right forearm. I was once approached by a lady in a pub in London, who politely but firmly asked why I'd chosen the image. She was of Hawaiian not Maori heritage, but obviously still recognised the design. I told her the lizard was to remind me not to forget about the unearned privilege I carry due to my nation's dark history of settler-colonialism, nor to forget that millions in the world are still enslaved, marginalised, oppressed and exploited by Western interests - including, sadly, those of my own government despite the collapse of Empire. Far from lecturing me about "cultural appropriation", she almost looked tearful, took my hand between both of hers and said simply, "You wear it well," before rejoining her friends. But all that said, a sample of one isn't exactly representative, so if there are other Polynesians reading this who think there's something else I have a duty to know if I'm to wear this sacred symbol, please, please don't allow me to live in ignorance. Get up in my replies and educate me. The lizard is part of me now and won't allow me to be offended by your words, no matter how harsh they may be. ❤

I have a large Polynesian (Maori) lizard wrapped around my right forearm. I was once approached by a lady in a pub in London, who politely but firmly asked why I'd chosen the image. She was of Hawaiian not Maori heritage, but obviously still recognised the design. I told her the lizard was to remind me not to forget about the unearned privilege I carry due to my nation's dark history of settler-colonialism, nor to forget that millions in the world are still enslaved, marginalised, oppressed and exploited by Western interests - including, sadly, those of my own government despite the collapse of Empire. Far from lecturing me about "cultural appropriation", she almost looked tearful, took my hand between both of hers and said simply, "You wear it well," before rejoining her friends. But all that said, a sample of one isn't exactly representative, so if there are other Polynesians reading this who think there's something else I have a duty to know if I'm to wear this sacred symbol, please, please don't allow me to live in ignorance. Get up in my replies and educate me. The lizard is part of me now and won't allow me to be offended by your words, no matter how harsh they may be. ❤

As a Samoan having my pe’a done and also other pieces done traditionally I find it odd to see someone not of my culture have our designs. Unless they’ve married into the family. Our tattoos have deep meaning often tracing our family lineage and history. It also allows us to identify and connect with others of our or same culture I.e Tongan/maori/fijian. It is often said these tattoos can be taboo and bring misfortune to those not of the culture. Although people can do as they want.

I’m non poly but grew up with a Polynesian friend, I was close with his him and his fam and before I got my chest piece I asked if it was okay. They all had the same response you got, very happy and accepting that I wanted a piece of their culture on my body💯

Funny how you never see this said about any other art , i've got friends with Japanese art , Arabic etc and i've never seen it mentioned 🤷‍♂

Can an African have a Polynesian tattoos

i think i might die bro i accidentally had both

My Polynesian tattoo a year later looks great. I’m not sure why there’s an assumption that it wouldn’t?

Im Samoan and me personally idc if you get one tho my ONLY advice is GET IT DONE FROM A POLYNESIAN!!!. I've seen some out of it sleeves that looked way out the gate that was obviously done by a non poly lol.

For me I get offended because if they are not from that island 🏝️ it takes away the real meaning of the tattoo of tribal family and rank. Being a New Zealander I won't get a ta moko cause im not Maori. I want a tribal sleeve to represent my kids background.

😮that purple eye. 💀

Part of my family is from the Samoa and Hawaii. I’m glad to learn more and more about Polynesian tattoos the food the culture I’m still learning

Amazing!

yall dont get to claim these tattoos. They're not yours

Take sleeping pills 🤷‍♂️