Keone Nunes would not have been able to take up tattooing in Hawaii if he hadn’t answered the call as master of kakau. Reviving this ancient art form was Keone’s life project, and today he is reaping the rewards of his tremendous effort in cultural renewal.

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Keone Nunes’ work, who had the mission to bring back the ancient art form kakau. This is believed to preserve the spirit of Aloha, which continues to guide Hawaiians today.
Hawaii – Skindigenous trailer
SKINDIGENOUS The 13-part documentary series explores tattooing practices of Indigenous people around the globe. The art of the tattoo is the lens through which we discover this people’s unique perspective on the world. Each episode features a master artist tattoo who will share the secrets to their craft. Follow a master artist as he or she creates a new tattoo. SKINDIGENOUS takes us on a journey into the history and meaning of this body art.
Hawaii: The skindigenous are behind the scenes| HAWAII
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