Raymond Graffe
Cultural knowledge holder · French Polynesia
- Style
- Tahitian tatau
- Regions served
- French Polynesia
About Graffe’s work
Subject of the book Tatu art n° 2: Raymond Teriirooterai Arioi Graffe — paroles d'ancien; credited with texts in the photo book Tahiti Tattoos (Taschen, 1998).
Motifs documented in Tahiti · French Polynesia work
These symbols are recorded in the Tahiti · French Polynesia design vocabulary in our sourced motif library. They are not a claim about Graffe’s personal repertoire — each entry links to its own cited meaning.
Frequently asked about Raymond Graffe
Where is Raymond Graffe based?+
Raymond Graffe is recorded as working from French Polynesia (French Polynesia).
What style of Polynesian tattooing does Raymond Graffe practise?+
Raymond Graffe is listed as a cultural knowledge holder working in tahitian tatau, within the Tahiti · French Polynesia tradition.
Is Raymond Graffe a traditional or contemporary practitioner?+
Raymond Graffe 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: Librairie Mollat — Tatu art n° 2: Raymond Graffe; Bolerium Books — Tahiti Tattoos.
Sources & citations
Each statement on this profile is written to match the public sources below. Follow the links to check the details on Graffe for yourself.
- Librairie Mollat — Tatu art n° 2: Raymond Graffe ↗mollat.com
- Bolerium Books — Tahiti Tattoos ↗bolerium.com
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