Maui is one of Moana's most intriguing characters, who partly stands out because of his impressive array of tattoos, but what do the tattoos mean?

What Maui’s tattoos in ‘Moana’ say about Polynesia’s tattoo culture Tattoos in places like Samoa, Tonga, and Hawai‘i can signify a sacred oath to protect and honor one’s community.

Since most of Maui's tattoos depict his accomplishments, a tiny, stylized version of him is represented too. In the same D23 interview, Goldberg described Mini-Maui as "Maui’s biggest ...