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Tattoo artist Tomasi Sulu'ape

March 13, 2017

For Samoans, traditional tattoos are more than body adornment. Tataus, as they’re called there, display status and descent and are said to enhance vitality. German Tomasi Sulu'ape is a master of Samoan-style tattoo art.

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DW euromaxx Der Tätowierer Tomasi Sulu' ape
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