Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Oceanic
6. Polynesian
7. Society Islands (style)

Anotations

Scope note:

Describes the style and culture of the Tahitian people from Tahiti Island. The Tahitian people valued elegant and simple lines in their various types of artwork. It was customary for all Tahitian people to be tattooed distinguishing designs. They were utilized to visually state age and the social ranking of individuals. The tattoo designs were simple and contained bold geometric designs. The area of the buttocks was the most frequently tattooed.