Fingerprints of the pacific Tattoo Takahiro Kitamura and Allison Wyckoff

Takahiro Kitamura and Allison Wyckoff

knowing immediately that this was the path he was meant to take in life

the 2nd book features work by Horishige and other artists of the horishige family

For the last twenty-five years

encyclopedic volume spans the 40-year career of the Swiss master: with over 600 pages

Fingerprints of the pacific Tattoo Takahiro Kitamura and Allison WyckoffTattoo patterns from the solomon islands For centuries, tattooing held a central place in the cultures of the Solomon Islands, where intricate designs marked status, identity, achievements, and connections to ancestors. Across these islands tattooing was a vital expression of community and spirituality, far beyond simple body art. In recent times, much of this knowledge has faded, with few detailed sources remaining. Recognizing the urgency of