What does malus arm tattoo say?

Her tattoo says: “I will not be / another flower / picked for my / beauty and left / to die. I will be / wild, difficult to find, / and impossible to forget.” It’s about wanting to be more than just a pretty face and wanting to have a real impact on people.

What are malus tattoos?

Malu is a word in the Samoan language for a female-specific tattoo of cultural significance. The malu covers the legs from just below the knee to the upper thighs just below the buttocks, and is typically finer and delicate in design compared to the Pe’a, the equivalent tattoo for males.

Does malu have a Medusa tattoo?

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How old was malu when she got a tattoo?

My first tattoo was this treble clef on my wrist when I was 14. I did it myself at my house. Then I got these dog paws and this rose on my arm, those were my first tattoos. My first big tattoo was my tiger with lotus flowers on my bicep.

What does a malu signify?

The traditional female tattoo is the malu and means to be protected and sheltered. It’s applied from the knees up to the top of the thighs. Both male and female tattoos show that you are ready for life, for adulthood, and to be of service to their community.

How much does a Samoan malu cost?

The male tattoo, called pe’a, runs from the mid-back down past the knee. There’s a version for women called the malu, which goes from the upper thigh to below the knee. The man’s tattoo can cost up to $10,000 and takes up to 45 hours to complete. It’s a big no-no in the culture to not finish the tattoo.