what does the samoan tattoo symbolize
Each Samoan tattoo has a different meaning. This is because all of the symbols used in Samoan tattooing have different meanings. They have many tribal symbols such as spearheads, lizards, fish, the ocean, and the sun. Turtle shells are one of the most common symbols found in this type of tattoo. Each symbol can have 4 or 5 different meanings. For the Polynesian people turtle shells can mean fertility, peace, longevity, or wellness. This means that even though you have the same symbols as someone else with a Samoan tattoo you may not have the exact same meaning.