Bonus Episode #005 Embark on a journey with me, Dion Kaszas, as we uncover the rich tapestry of indigenous tattooing, a world where every inked line tells a profound story of culture, identity, and time. My guest, Tihoti Matauteute Faara Barff, is not just a master tattoo artist from Tahiti, but also a keeper of ancient traditions and a pioneer in the renaissance of indigenous tattooing practices. Sit back, as he recounts his transformation from a young boy, sketching on the shores of his homeland, to an artist who now etches history and heritage into the skin. Throughout our discussion, Tihoti offers a rare glimpse into the world of Tahitian tattoo art, revealing how it has evolved from simple aesthetics to embodying the deep spiritual connection with one's lineage. The conversation sails through the shifting significance of these cultural emblems, once used as proud markers of heritage and now reinterpreted in an era where technology has spun tattoos into a global craft, often divorced from their traditional roots. Join us as we navigate the waters of preserving authenticity and heritage in the age of social networks and explore the historical narratives that tattoos have inked across the centuries. I hope you have enjoyed this episode, and I am excited to travel the world of Indigenous tattooing with you as we visit with friends and colleagues from across the globe doing the work. This bonus interview is from my extensive archive of interviews, conversations and presentations I have recorded over the past 8 years.  You can check out Tihoti Matauteute Barff Faara @ https://www.facebook.com/Tihoti-Tatau-Tatau-Art-364327860950/ Check out my tattoo work at: https://www.consumedbyink.com Instagram @dionkaszas Buy me a Coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/transformativemarks