James Samuela
Tattoo artist; Moorea Tattoo · Moorea, French Polynesia
- Style
- Tahitian tatau
- Regions served
- French Polynesia
- Tradition
- Tahiti · Moorea tradition →
About Samuela’s work
National Geographic's feature on Polynesian tattooing describes a tatau session with James Samuela at his studio on Moorea. His studio, Moorea Tattoo, has its own site naming him.
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Motifs documented in Tahiti · Moorea work
These symbols are recorded in the Tahiti · Moorea design vocabulary in our sourced motif library. They are not a claim about Samuela’s personal repertoire — each entry links to its own cited meaning.
Frequently asked about James Samuela
Where is James Samuela based?+
James Samuela is recorded as working from Moorea, French Polynesia (French Polynesia).
What style of Polynesian tattooing does James Samuela practise?+
James Samuela is listed as a tattoo artist; moorea tattoo working in tahitian tatau, within the Tahiti · Moorea tradition.
Is James Samuela a traditional or contemporary practitioner?+
James Samuela is documented within a traditional lineage, meaning the practice is tied to hand-tap tools and customary transmission of the craft.
What sources support this profile?+
This profile cites 2 public references: National Geographic; Moorea Tattoo — About.
How can I contact James Samuela?+
Publicly listed channels: Moorea Tattoo. PolyTribal does not book appointments or act as an agent.
Sources & citations
Each statement on this profile is written to match the public sources below. Follow the links to check the details on Samuela for yourself.
- National Geographic ↗nationalgeographic.com
- Moorea Tattoo — About ↗mooreatattoo.com
More context on Tahiti · Moorea tattoo practice: Tahiti · Moorea culture page · motif library · placement guide · choosing an artist