Tattooing in the Marshall Islands Hawaiian Monarchy wearing plumeria lei

wearing plumeria lei

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority

DeSoto’s strong interest in popular culture eventually led him into the research and writing of Hawaii Recalls

and sharing snacks

Set 1 Themes

Tattooing in the Marshall Islands Hawaiian Monarchy wearing plumeria leiTattooing in the Marshall Islands is the first scholarly compilation about the history, progression, and demise of the traditionally intricate practice of Marshallese tattooing. This work richly documents the precise approach of tattooing as an art and describes its incredible ornamental and elaborate execution. Along with visual examples, the text portrays the conventional, social, and relevant cultural context in which tattooing needs to be seen.