Today, traditional tribal tattoo pictures are connected to three groups or regions, Maori tattoo, Hawaii and the Polynesian tattoo.
Maori tribal tattoo is considered sacred and the application of tattoos, in general, a sharp pain and tedious. The skin is cut instead of injection needles, as is customary today. Moreover, special chisels are applied in making the operation of the patterns. Maori tattoos are made up of spirals and curves features that illustrate significant moments in the life of the individual. It is a mark of remembrance and taking into account the important occasions, or showing a person's worth and strength.
A native Hawaiian tattoo is a mark of personal identity. However, it is different because the application of body art makes use of a tool made from a large tooth of a hippopotamus is called a 'Moli'. Moreover, the meaning of this tattoo is unique because it represents mourning while offering a sense of protection. It is more than a normal body decoration.
Polynesian tribal tattoos interpret the Polynesian traditions, religious values and secular ceremonies individual tribes and their ancestors.