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Soane Tauataina Paninia

Tattoo artist; Soane Tattoo · La Flotte, Île de Ré, France

Style
Wallisian, Samoan and Māori-inspired tattoo
Regions served
Europe
Tradition
Wallis & Futuna · France

About Paninia’s work

Local news site Ré à la Hune profiles Soane Tauataina Paninia as a Polynesian tattoo artist originally from Wallis and Futuna who settled in La Flotte on Île de Ré, where he practises Māori-, Wallisian- and Samoan-inspired tattooing.

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Motifs documented in Wallis & Futuna · France work

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Frequently asked about Soane Tauataina Paninia

Where is Soane Tauataina Paninia based?+

Soane Tauataina Paninia is recorded as working from La Flotte, Île de Ré, France (Europe).

What style of Polynesian tattooing does Soane Tauataina Paninia practise?+

Soane Tauataina Paninia is listed as a tattoo artist; soane tattoo working in wallisian, samoan and māori-inspired tattoo, within the Wallis & Futuna · France tradition.

Is Soane Tauataina Paninia a traditional or contemporary practitioner?+

Soane Tauataina Paninia 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: Ré à la Hune; Soane Tattoo (studio site).

How can I contact Soane Tauataina Paninia?+

Publicly listed channels: Soane Tattoo. PolyTribal does not book appointments or act as an agent.

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