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Die Tatowirung Beider Geschlechter in Samoa Book - This book details the Pe'a or Tatau and Malu in Samoa by Carl Marquardt. It is a foundational ethnographic work documenting traditional Samoan tattooing practices of the tatau (male) and malu (female) tattoos. Published in 1899 in Berlin. Includes 19 illustrative plates taken from original drawings and photographs. Measures approx 13-1/4” x 9”. This item can be shipped in-house. Multiple lot combined shipping may require 3rd Party shipping. Condition Book has obvious wear, stains, scuffs, edge and corner wear inside and out. All pages appear intact.