Name the six body locations where the people of the Pacific got their tattoos.
Head, Higher trunk, Lower trunk, Upper arms and shoulders, Lower arms and hands, Legs and feet
What three instruments were used for traditional Pacific Island tattoos?
hāhau (tapping stick), moli (tattoo tool), apu paʻu (ink bowl)
Ceremonial hostess selected by the high chief called the Taupou performs a slow dance in front while 2-3 males represent ghosts who are trying to distract her from her dance
Samoan
Power passes through the women in the culture. One of the dances is a ceremony after the birth of a child to honor the mother.
Palauan
Where did Pacific islanders get tattoos on their bodies that show themes such as spirituality, knowledge, wisdom, and intuition?
Head
Where did Pacific islanders get tattoos on their bodies representing moving forward, transformation and progress?
Legs and feet
Where did Pacific islanders get tattoos on their bodies representing strength and bravery?
Upper arms and shoulders
Where did Pacific islanders get tattoos if they were a creative person?
Lower arms and hands
For Pacific islanders getting a tattoo here showed themes such as generosity, sincerity, honor, and reconciliation.
Higher trunk
What was the name of the weapon that was never used as a weapon?
Mata'a
What island used porcupinefish as helmets?
Kiribati
What was the paddle-shaped club that was used to break bones and cut flesh called?
Pakipaki
