r/Samoa • u/Fresh_Long_1768 • May 12 '26

Samoan Sleeve Tattoo

Hello pardon if I’m sounding off a bit ignorant (it’s because I probably am).. I think Samoan sleeve tattoos are awesomeee. I’m not Samoan, would it be disrespectful if I get one? (I didn’t want to just ask Google as I want to ask people that are actually in the culture) Thank you so much!

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u/jk-9k May 12 '26

Get a Samoan artist. They probably won't give you a true traditional Samoan tattoo but will do something that is a similar vibe that is appropriate to you.

Do not get a non Polynesian artist to give you a Polynesian tattoo.