STONY BROOK, N.Y., March 5, 2012 â Stony Brook University Hospitalâs Trauma Center has been named one of four trauma centers in New York State with inpatient survival rates for trauma patients that are significantly above the statewide average, according to the latest report from the New York State Trauma System for 2007 to 2009.
1 Tonga: the Tongan tattoo is similar to the Samoan tattoo. 2  The Cook Islands: the tattoo designs of the Cook Islands were spread over the entire body. 3  Each tribe had its own tattoo sign. 4  French Polynesia (Tahiti): traditionally, only people of a high social ranking had tattoos.he Samoan women also had tattoos on their hands. Getting a tattoo in the traditional Samoan way is a real endurance test. Instead of needles, the skin is punctured using a pigâs tooth or sharkâs tooth. Not finishing a tattoo once it is started is a source of shame.
The feather tattoo is one of the most sought after tattoo design given its cultural symbolism and heritage. The feather tattoo comes in different styles and designs and has quite a rich background with meaning which mostly depicts the character of the bird itâs taken from.eather tattoos are also used to get in touch with the spiritual side of an individual and some Christians believe that a feather signifies virtue. The image of the famous signet ring made of feathers has each feather symbolizing faith, charity and hope. One of the commonly used feather tattoos is the eagles.