Joshawa Elsas
Founder, IslandTAT · Lemon Grove, California
- Style
- Freehand Polynesian compositions
- Regions served
- United States
- Tradition
- CHamoru · raised in Hawaiʻi
About Elsas’s work
The Coconet TV credits Chamorro tattoo artist Joshawa Elsas with recording artist Jidenna's Polynesian sleeve. He is the founder of IslandTAT and author of The Polynesian Tattoo: Code (both per his own studio and publisher listings).
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Motifs documented in CHamoru · raised in Hawaiʻi work
These symbols are recorded in the CHamoru · raised in Hawaiʻi design vocabulary in our sourced motif library. They are not a claim about Elsas’s personal repertoire — each entry links to its own cited meaning.
Frequently asked about Joshawa Elsas
Where is Joshawa Elsas based?+
Joshawa Elsas is recorded as working from Lemon Grove, California (United States).
What style of Polynesian tattooing does Joshawa Elsas practise?+
Joshawa Elsas is listed as a founder, islandtat working in freehand polynesian compositions, within the CHamoru · raised in Hawaiʻi tradition.
Is Joshawa Elsas a traditional or contemporary practitioner?+
Joshawa Elsas is listed as a contemporary practitioner, working with modern machine or mixed methods informed by CHamoru · raised in Hawaiʻi design conventions.
What sources support this profile?+
This profile cites 3 public references: The Coconet TV — Island Tat: Jidenna's Polynesian Tattoo; IslandTAT — About Joshawa Elsas; The Polynesian Tattoo: Code (book).
How can I contact Joshawa Elsas?+
Publicly listed channels: islandtat.com and @islandtat. 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 Elsas for yourself.
- The Coconet TV — Island Tat: Jidenna's Polynesian Tattoo ↗thecoconet.tv
- IslandTAT — About Joshawa Elsas ↗islandtat.com
- The Polynesian Tattoo: Code (book) ↗amazon.com
More context on CHamoru · raised in Hawaiʻi tattoo practice: motif library · placement guide · choosing an artist