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‘Aka’ōu: Tātatau in the Cook Islands

Croc Coulter, a heavily tattooed Englishman living with cystic fibrosis in Rarotonga, teaches his new apprentice the traditional Polynesian art of Tātatau. As with all indigenous art forms, the relationship between the master and apprentice is an important one. In order for the traditional practice to continue, the knowledge must be passed down.

English
  • Originally Aired March 1, 2014
  • Runtime 4 minutes
  • Created July 5, 2025 by
    Jenny Matthews
  • Modified July 5, 2025 by
    Jenny Matthews