Mana Fifita
Tattoo artist; founder, Doko Ink · Erding, Germany
- Style
- Polynesian tattoo
- Regions served
- Europe
- Tradition
- Tonga tradition →
About Fifita’s work
Tongan tattoo artist trained in Aotearoa New Zealand. Pacific Media Network (2026) reports he left Tonga for Aotearoa in 2008, trained under Tongan tattooist Carl Cocker, and established Doko Ink, a studio in Erding, Germany, dedicated to Polynesian tattoo patterns.
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Motifs documented in Tonga work
These symbols are recorded in the Tonga design vocabulary in our sourced motif library. They are not a claim about Fifita’s personal repertoire — each entry links to its own cited meaning.
Frequently asked about Mana Fifita
Where is Mana Fifita based?+
Mana Fifita is recorded as working from Erding, Germany (Europe).
What style of Polynesian tattooing does Mana Fifita practise?+
Mana Fifita is listed as a tattoo artist; founder, doko ink working in polynesian tattoo, within the Tonga tradition.
Is Mana Fifita a traditional or contemporary practitioner?+
Mana Fifita is listed as a contemporary practitioner, working with modern machine or mixed methods informed by Tonga design conventions.
What sources support this profile?+
This profile cites 1 public reference: PMN — Inked across lands (2026).
How can I contact Mana Fifita?+
Publicly listed channels: Doko Ink. 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 Fifita for yourself.
- PMN — Inked across lands (2026) ↗pmn.co.nz
More context on Tonga tattoo practice: Tonga culture page · motif library · placement guide · choosing an artist