FAQ About The Cultural Significance of Tattooing in Polynesian Societies
What materials were traditionally used for making tattoo ink in Polynesian cultures?
Traditional Polynesian tattoo ink was made from natural materials, such as the soot of burned candlenuts or other plant-based dyes. The selection of ingredients could vary between cultures and was often connected to the spiritual and symbolic meanings of the tattoos. The natural ink not only ensured the permanence of the tattoos but also reinforced their connection to the earth and spiritual world.
