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The online dictionary of Polynesian tattoo symbols is a practical guide to create your custom-made tattoo which will represent you.
The dictionary allows several types of searches :
- What does this design/pattern mean : tiki, shark, gecko, turtle, dolphin, manta ray, koru, etc.
- How to represent this aspect of my life (family, prosperity, fighting spirit, etc.) through Polynesian designs/patterns.
A dictionary for translating…
A dictionary is also a bridge between two languages… And a tattoo, that’s a wordless language… When you enter the world of symbols, a new language opens up to you.
Understanding and using the symbols…
Some Polynesian tattooists have a very developed intuition and can help you choose your symbols. A tattoo always creates a relationship between the tattooist and the person being tattooed. The Polynesian tattooist always has his/her place in your creation.
Far from taking the artist’s role, to the contrary, the dictionary allows you to understand and enter this fascinating world… A tribal tattoo represents you and concentrates your creative energy to fulfill your destiny.
We are organizing a competition of the best Polynesian tattoos, in various categories. Thirty three winners out of 120 nominees from all over the world, are voted by a jury of 50 professional tattoo artists specializing in Polynesian style.
Click the picture below to see the top 31.
Artists of the Year 2017-2018 - The Top 25
First place: Marco Wallace, Italy
2nd place: Shane Coley, Australia
3rd place: Dmitry Babakhin, Russia