Marquesan (culture or style)

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Describes the style and culture of the Marquesan people of Marquesas Islands. The Marquesan people are known to highly specialize in particular art works or techniques, such as carving statues; clubs and fan handles; building houses and canoes; tattoo design; and making ornaments. The Marquesan people produced such highly exceptional tattoo design that it became common for men to tattoo their entire bodies.
Marquesan
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024