A Royal Heritage

All of us hold within us the spark of royal divinity. This piece utilizes traditional Samoan imagery to communicate this. The young girl sitting at Christ's feet wears the attire of a taupou, signifying her royal rank and role in sharing and perpetuating culture. The designs, which were originally carved into the background, are taken from the age old tradition of ceremonial tatau (tattoos) and each symbolizes an aspect of royalty, pursuit of righteousness, divine protection, spiritual guidance, and sacrifice