Marquesan people

The Marquesan people are indigenous inhabitants of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. They have a rich cultural heritage characterized by distinctive tattooing, elaborate carvings, and intricate navigation skills that historically enabled long-distance voyaging between islands. Their society traditionally valued hierarchical leadership, communal land use, and artistic expression. Today, they continue to preserve their language, customs, and traditions while also adapting to modern influences. The Marquesan identity is deeply rooted in their connection to the ocean, land, and cultural history, making them an important part of Polynesian heritage and cultural diversity.