Each Polynesian island has it's own styles of tattooing making it a truly unique experience. Modern or traditional styles make up this style, using flowers, faces, figures, animals, and abstract shapes. Depending on style it may be bold, black abstract and figurative designs or fine line high detail, single needle outlines, designs that concentrates more on symbolism or overall design. Done by tattoo machine or by wooden sticks, which is a traditional hand tapped tattoo. This style is used by them to express identity, personality, one's society status, hierarchy, and sexual maturity. Polynesian tribes tattoo style symbolized traditions, legends and religious beliefs.