03-11-2003, 02:17 AM
(This post was last modified: 03-11-2003, 02:20 AM by Occhidiangela.)
I seem to remember from the Polynesian Cultural Center (Oahu) presentation, also practiced the facial tatoos. That seems consistent with what you suggest, that the inter-island trade and travel would offer a great opportunity to share ideas on body decoration.
On second thought, having consulted my handy Atlas, the Marquesas are in the northeastern sector of the old French Polynesia, at the extreme end of the "idea chain" from your North Island. They are a considerable jaunt from Tonga as well. Hmmmm, given that many accepted that the folks in Hawaii originally came from Bora Bora, I don't guess that such a spread of ideas is that far fetched. Maybe they came up with that on their own.
Those folk were bold mariners, at any rate.
"We don't need no stinking GPS!!"
*Grin*
For some reason, I just had a vision of a Tongan Biker flash across my brain.
On second thought, having consulted my handy Atlas, the Marquesas are in the northeastern sector of the old French Polynesia, at the extreme end of the "idea chain" from your North Island. They are a considerable jaunt from Tonga as well. Hmmmm, given that many accepted that the folks in Hawaii originally came from Bora Bora, I don't guess that such a spread of ideas is that far fetched. Maybe they came up with that on their own.
Those folk were bold mariners, at any rate.
"We don't need no stinking GPS!!"
*Grin*
For some reason, I just had a vision of a Tongan Biker flash across my brain.
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete