Polynesian Beauty, Gianna Huukena | Marquesas Islands
Tattoos are a huge part of Polynesian culture. Similar to the Maori tattoo, they are worn with great pride and really connect the wearer with their roots. For those with a Polynesian heritage, they can make a great first tattoo, or indeed part of all your other tattoos. These eye catching designs ahead are some […]
When New Zealand was colonized in the 1800s, the ancient Māori practice of moko kauae—or sacred female facial tattooing—began to fade away. Now the art form is having a resurgence. Here's what it means to stamp your identity on your face.
Jimmy Nelson has spent the last three years photographing 35 of the most aesthetically beautiful and remote tribes in all corners of the world.
Voted #1 Oahu attraction, Polynesian Cultural Center brings to life the spirit of Polynesia through its villages, luau, and evening show.
Welcome to part three of our series on Harry Foglietta’s favorite Hawaiian postcards. As with part two, this post looks at hula girl postcards. Please be advised that this post (and more so, the gallery linked to it) contain images of Polynesian women where one or both breasts are partially or clearly visible. If…
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Brazil. Amazon rain forest. Yanomami Indians entertain a visitor (right), who has come in the name of his clan to invite them to a plantain soup drinking party. Join me in Ecuador this year and learn to shoot great photos. (For details, write to [email protected]) To view what we’ll be shooting, click on the following link: http://victorenglebert.photoshelter.com/gallery/Ecuador-Workshop-Location/G0000ZzPAtDA_Jw4/ Brésil. Amazonie. Indiens yanomamis entretenant un visiteur (à droite) venu inviter leur clan a partager une soupe de bananes plantain.
If one more person tells me I'm too skinny to be Samoan, I will lose my mind.
Take a trip to the past with these mesmerizing pics.
Welcome to part three of our series on Harry Foglietta’s favorite Hawaiian postcards. As with part two, this post looks at hula girl postcards. Please be advised that this post (and more so, the gallery linked to it) contain images of Polynesian women where one or both breasts are partially or clearly visible. If…
Guide Googoo. Painted in the early 1970's from a photograph taken about 1955-56 during a family holiday in Rotorua. Euan Ross-Tayl...
I’d seen tub photos and thought, “wow, that’s neat; but, probably weird with using an indoor tub.” The bathroom in my tiny house shared with four other girls didn’t seem like the best of options. And then I met Scarlett through Craigslist. Long story short, she has a creative space in her backyard f
The Maori people are found in New Zealand, but are of Polynesian decent. Compared to the U.S. they have a very distinct and much different picture of beauty. Specifically Moko, which …
A beautiful maori woman with traditional feather headress, moa feather cape, and moko or chin tattoo. New Zealand, vintage. Photo in the private collection of Sarah Partridge, all rights reserved. Contact: [email protected]
Traditional New Zealand death rituals use expression and creativity as a cathartic means to get through the grieving process while memorializing a loved one. It’s a philosophy that is perhaps best represented in the Maori tradition of tattooing, known as … Continue reading →
Postcard back: Printed in England R.81 "Tanner Bros. Ltd. Photographic Series" The Tanner Brothers were Wellington-based photographers who published photo books and black & white and glossy postcards from 1906-1925. They are best known for their "Maoriland Series." Their cards were printed in Saxony, England. William H. Egberts was a preparator in the United States National Museum Department of Anthropology from 1913-1939. © All Rights Reserved ==================== This is a scanned image from a batch of wire photos, publicity photos, film negatives, vintage snapshots, cabinet cards, CDVs and real photo postcards purchased at auction. You are welcome to pin, re-post, embed and share this image, but please do not reproduce for your personal gain or profit without my permission. I did some small, cosmetic clean-up retouches in photoshop. Any comments or observations are much appreciated!
The late 19th and early 20th century photographs show some of the last Maori women to wear the traditional ta moko face marking in New Zealand before it was outlawed by British colonialists.
The late 19th and early 20th century photographs show some of the last Maori women to wear the traditional ta moko face marking in New Zealand before it was outlawed by British colonialists.
" Never before had I seen waters the color of the rainbow or like fireworks, springing right out of some maddened imagination, or from Gaugin's own palette. Waters the color of bronze, of copper,...
Lucien Gauthier Vahine mélancolique, Tahiti c.1930
The halls of Hawaiʻi’s history are filled with examples of powerful and inspirational wahine (women) who made progressive steps for women’s, indigenous
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Ned's Needles - a competition to knit or crochet Ned Kelly's beard - was a great hoot! It was lovely for me to be involved in a crafty venture from the town I was born, Beechworth, but left when I was five. The place has a really special significance in my life so it was great to feel connected through this yarn venture!! The Burke Museum has a photo gallery of the all the entries here. You can see that the crafters were full of wonderful ideas and talented with many skills!!! This is the photo I entered of my piece, embellished with curls of 16mm film, called"First Feature Length Beard" because the first feature film ever made was "The Story of the Kelly Gang" . A big thanks to Anthony for the title and for the posing! Here are the lucky prize winners in the categories: "Most Realistic", "Most Creative" and "Best in Show". If you look at the gallery you can appreciate what a tough time the judges had!
Wearing it on the face, says Ōtautahi master carver and tohunga moko Riki Manuel, shows a great commitment to the culture: it is an indelible part of how the world sees you as a person.
To celebrate le vaiaso o le gagana Sāmoa (Sāmoan language week) the Pacific Cultures curators are highlighting stories related to cultural treasures from Sāmoa. Selu la‘au or selu pau as it is comm…
Every two years, Maori tribal performers from around New Zealand and Australia come together to showcase their impressive moves and elaborate costumes at the National Kapa Haka Festival.
The late 19th and early 20th century photographs show some of the last Maori women to wear the traditional ta moko face marking in New Zealand before it was outlawed by British colonialists.
