Tattoo: Bodies, Art and Exchange in the Pacific and the West

by Nicholas Thomas

Whether fully adorning a biker's arms or nestled cutely, and discretely, above one's ankle, tattoos are a commonplace part of modern fashion and expression. But as modern as this permanent accessory can seem, the tattoo, in fact, has ancient and distant roots in Oceana, where it had been practiced for centuries before being taught to Western seafarers. This collection offers both a fascinating look at the early exchanges between European and Pacific...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 186189225X
• ISBN13: 9781861892256
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.8"