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It's not so much can you or can't you, it's more a question of respecting a sacred and highly regarded practice among the Maori and the Samoans. The most important thing for you not to do would be to simply copy a design that you've seen like on someone else. Many times, the way that the representations of the elements and where they are placed is a personal and custom design for that one person based on their achievements in life, the number of children they may have, what they do for a living, etc. So, for the most part, get a new and contemporary tattoo that still has the basic tatau appearance. This art form is known as Kirituhi and is perfectly fine to get and will not offend any Maori or Samoan who may see it.

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