POLYNESIAN TATTOO DICTIONARY: MARQUESAS ISLANDS: Hamani Haa Tuhuka Te Patutiki (Vol. 1) Paperback – January 17, 2026

POLYNESIAN TATTOO DICTIONARY (Vol. 1): The Ultimate ReferenceDESCRIPTION :IMPORTANT NOTE: Previously published as "HAMANI HAA TUHUKA TE PATUTIKI". This edition features a new title and cover, but the interior content remains identical to the previous Vol. 1.THE AUTHORITY ON MARQUESAN ART — Already over 10,000 copies sold directly. Highly acclaimed on Amazon France, this book has established itself as the "Bible" for enthusiasts and professionals alike. AWARD-WINNING WORK: Winner of the "Prix Sciences" (Science Prize) at the 2011 Island Book Fair in Ouessant.Go directly to the authentic source. Far more than a visual collection, this work stands as the definitive dictionary of Marquesan tattooing (Patutiki).It is written by Teiki Huukena, a Master Tattooist native to Nuku Hiva (Marquesas Islands) and President of the MATATIKI Association, an organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of Marquesan iconographic art. This dictionary allows you to understand the sacred meaning behind every line you draw or wear on your skin.Inside this Volume 1, you will find:A Complete Dictionary of Symbols: Hundreds of traditional motifs named and explained (protection, mana, fertility, genealogy, strength...).Cultural Wisdom: Understand the deep connection between the tattoo and the ancestors (Tupuna).Universal Creativity: Essential for tattoo artists and creators alike. These authentic symbols allow you to design magical and beautiful compositions on any medium: skin (tattoos), textile printing, wood or stone carving, pyrography, and merchandise.Authentic History: Based on ancestral knowledge and historical sketches (including 19th and 20th-century reference notes from von Langsdorff, Karl von den Steinen, and Willowdean Chatterson Handy).Whether you are a professional tattoo artist, a creator (carver, designer, craftsman) looking for authentic references, or an enthusiast planning your next Polynesian sleeve, this book is the bridge to the true spirit of the Marquesas. Read more