Exploring The Ancient Art Of Oahu Traditional Tattooing

Tattooing has been an important part of the culture and history of Oahu for centuries. The traditional art form of tattooing on the island, known as kakau, dates back to the early 1700s and is still practiced today by many local tufuga ta tatau (master tattooists). Oahu traditional tattooing is a form of art that is highly respected on the island and throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

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