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Two women sought beauty — one for traditional reasons, and the other to hide a scar.
- Can one design be considered more beautiful or meaningful then another?
- Why would Manu feel beautiful in wearing her moko for all to see, yet Mary Lynn feel she must keep her tattoo private in society?
- Can one reason for getting a tattoo be more "right" than another?
- What connections are there between the traditional water designs of Manu's facial moko, and the free-form fancy of Mary Lynn's Great Blue Heron tattoo?
Two Polynesian men with tattoo learn far different lessons from the experience.
- Is the journey of self-discovery more important than the artistic outcome?
- What responsibility comes with wearing the tatau, moko or uhi?
- What rites of passage mark becoming a man in other cultures, and do they all require pain or sacrifice?
- How do these four tattoo compare with the stereotypes we Westerners have of those who wear tattoo?
What are the health risks involved with receiving a tattoo?
- Your tattoo artist should use only single-use instruments, sterilized in an autoclave. Be sure to check your shop carefully before you receive your tattoo.
- Your tattoo artist should carefully explain how to care for your tattoo until it is fully healed.
- The Food and Drug Administration has an online Fact Sheet on the more dangerous risks involved with tattoos and permanent makeup
Hear another story...
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Manu Neho, Aotearoa (New Zealand)
What is beauty? Neho rediscovers a nearly lost Maori art form, and finds herself in the process. |
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Tupuola Savea, Samoa
Can a tattoo save a life? Savea was a P.O.W. in Vietnam, and his Samoan tattoo changed his experience in unexpected ways. |
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Kyle Nakanelua, Hawai'i
When are you ready to receive a tattoo? Nakanelua finds that learning about yourself and your heritage can take longer than expected. |
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Mary Lynn Price, San Diego
A meaningful and beautiful tattoo hides a scar, and restores a feeling of beauty and art to a California attorney. |
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