i want to get traditional hawaiian tattoes
in the traditional way the way the ancients did it
can anyone help me or point me to the right direction
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jeremy kimo
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  • Hunakai
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    Re: i want to get traditional hawaiian tattoes

    Tue, February 27, 2007 - 9:30 AM
    Aloha mai e Jeremy,
    Tricia Allen, of Tattoo Traditions and author of "Tattoo Traditions of Hawai'i," might know. She does traditional tattooing, using modern equipment. But she almost certainly will know who the practioners are who are using traditional equipment. Email her at tattoo@lava.net. She does a lot of traveling and so may not answer quickly. Be patient!
    Malama pono,
    Waihili
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    • Dan
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      Re: i want to get traditional hawaiian tattoes

      Tue, December 18, 2007 - 10:30 AM
      Aloha oe,

      Take a look at www.Pauhi.com

      Keone Nunes seems to be one of (if not the) most knowledgeable individuals around today on the subject of kakau. I have not spoken with him directly but did correspond briefly with one of his stretchers while doing my own research. He generally works out in Wai`anae but also travels to California from time to time. I have also heard, but not confirmed that Aesia (sp?) who also works on O`ahu has begun working with traditional tools

      Malama pono
      Dan
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  • stoph
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    Re: i want to get traditional hawaiian tattoes

    Thu, October 11, 2007 - 5:28 AM
    check out tribal roots near the barmuda triangle in kihei, the only native owned shop on the isle. they generally practice what is known as contemporary polynesian, but i think owner Samson is well schooled in traditional methodology as well. best of luck.
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