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Every tattoo has a story. Skin Stories explores the roots and transformative power of this Polynesian art inscribed on the body; a way to honor the past, explore one's inner self, and to preserve a culture for the future. Skin Stories is an anthology of interviews and stunning images gathered from the hot spots of Pacific tattoo: from the dramatic Maori moko of the steaming landscapes of Rotorua in New Zealand, the symbolic tatau at the gathering of the first international tattoo convention in Apia Samoa, and the ancient kakau of Hawaii, to the contemporary tattoo designs of California. Featured are traditional tattooing ceremonies, the history and cultural meaning of tattoos in each culture for both men and women, and numerous examples of body art from the past and present. (56 minutes)
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