Mark A. Blackburn Knihy

Traditional tattooing designs are depicted from the exotic Pacific Polynesian cultures of Easter Island, Hawaii, the Marquesas, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. The actual process and ceremonies involved in tattooing are described and illustrated with over 250 drawings and color illustrations of native people. Included are actual 19th century photographs as well as early exploration art, paintings, drawings, engravings, and artifacts all relating to tattooing.

Featuring previously unpublished photographs from the 1880s and 1890s, this collection showcases the beauty of Hula, a vital Hawaiian art form. Compiled by Queen Liliuokalani, the last monarch of Hawaii, the album was a heartfelt gift to her personal nurse. Alongside stunning Hula images, the book includes a few non-Hula photographs, enriching the narrative. Additionally, it offers a brief history of the Queen's captivating life, making it a treasured read for anyone enchanted by the spirit of Hawaiian culture.