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title: Samoan Tattooist Using Traditional Tools
author: Thomas Andrew
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10692/samoan-tattooist-using-traditional-tools/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Samoan Tattooist Using Traditional Tools
_Authored by Thomas Andrew_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/10692.jpg)
## Image Caption
A Samoan tattooist using the traditional tools to place a tatau (tattoo) on a man's back. The methods and tools were also used in New Zealand by the Maori. This photograph was taken c. 1895 CE by Thomas Andrew (1855-1939 CE).
## Cite This Work
### APA
Andrew, T. (2019, May 19). Samoan Tattooist Using Traditional Tools. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Andrew, Thomas. "Samoan Tattooist Using Traditional Tools." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 19, 2019. .
### MLA
Andrew, Thomas. "Samoan Tattooist Using Traditional Tools." *World History Encyclopedia*, 19 May 2019, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samoan_tatau_-_tattooing_circa_1895_-_photo_Thomas_Andrew.jpg) by [**Thomas Andrew**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Samoan_tatau_-_tattooing_circa_1895_-_photo_Thomas_Andrew.jpg). Submitted by [Kim Martins](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/kim.martins/ "User Page: Kim Martins"), published on 19 May 2019. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.