In Samoa, a malu is a female-specific tattoo of cultural significance. It covers the legs from just below the knee to the upper thighs, and is typically sparser and more lacy than male Samoan tattoos. It was traditionally applied to young women in the years following puberty.

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  • In Samoa, a malu is a female-specific tattoo of cultural significance. It covers the legs from just below the knee to the upper thighs, and is typically sparser and more lacy than male Samoan tattoos. It was traditionally applied to young women in the years following puberty.
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  • In Samoa, a malu is a female-specific tattoo of cultural significance. It covers the legs from just below the knee to the upper thighs, and is typically sparser and more lacy than male Samoan tattoos. It was traditionally applied to young women in the years following puberty.
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