Pacific cultures books

Books about history and cultures in the Pacific.

Tatau: Sāmoan Tattoo, New Zealand Art, Global Culture

Tatau: Sāmoan Tattoo, New Zealand Art, Global Culture

The story of Sāmoan tattoo art and the work of Su‘a Sulu‘ape Paulo II.
Lāuga: Understanding Samoan oratory

Lāuga: Understanding Samoan oratory

A guide to one of the key practices in Samoan culture.
Tatau: A History of Sāmoan Tattooing

Tatau: A History of Sāmoan Tattooing

A beautifully designed and richly illustrated retelling of the unique and powerful history of Sāmoan tattooing, from 3,000 years ago to modern practices.
Tangata o le Moana: New Zealand and the People of the Pacific

Tangata o le Moana: New Zealand and the People of the Pacific

Discover a millennium of exploration, encounter, and cultural exchange in this beautifully illustrated history of Pacific peoples in New Zealand.