Teaniva Dinard
Tattoo artist; founder, Tatau Legacy · Papeete, Tahiti
- Style
- Society Islands tātau motifs, Patutiki
- Regions served
- French Polynesia
- Tradition
- Tahiti · Society Islands tradition →
About Dinard’s work
Hommes de Polynésie profiles Teaniva Dinard's work to revive tattoo motifs of the Society Islands. MOTU Magazine featured the artists of his Papeete shop, Tatau Legacy.
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Motifs documented in Tahiti · Society Islands work
These symbols are recorded in the Tahiti · Society Islands design vocabulary in our sourced motif library. They are not a claim about Dinard’s personal repertoire — each entry links to its own cited meaning.
Frequently asked about Teaniva Dinard
Where is Teaniva Dinard based?+
Teaniva Dinard is recorded as working from Papeete, Tahiti (French Polynesia).
What style of Polynesian tattooing does Teaniva Dinard practise?+
Teaniva Dinard is listed as a tattoo artist; founder, tatau legacy working in society islands tātau motifs, patutiki, within the Tahiti · Society Islands tradition.
Is Teaniva Dinard a traditional or contemporary practitioner?+
Teaniva Dinard 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: Hommes de Polynésie; MOTU Magazine.
How can I contact Teaniva Dinard?+
Publicly listed channels: Tatau Legacy. 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 Dinard for yourself.
- Hommes de Polynésie ↗hommesdepolynesie.com
- MOTU Magazine ↗motumagazine.com
More context on Tahiti · Society Islands tattoo practice: Tahiti · Society Islands culture page · motif library · placement guide · choosing an artist