The aboriginals of Hawaiian island used this symbol to ward off evil spirits. Like all other Polynesians’ designs, the gecko is considered to be sacred and pure. Gecko – This extremely beautiful lizard species is native to the pacific islands. The symbols from the Hawaiian culture sit perfectly well on the skin and these designs also have deep cultural meanings that make them even more popular choice. The traditional tattoo art from the Hawaii islands saw mainstream exposure in the late 70s and ever since then it is only expanding globally. Among the vast variety of tattoo cultures in the Pacific, the Hawaiians are the most popular designs.
Those who have seen the hit Disney movie Moana understand that how much the Polynesian people give importance to their tattoos.
Tribal Hawaiian tattoo holds a special place among Polynesian people.
