"O le Ala i le Pule o le Tautua" ORIGINAL

Original Polynesian acrylic painting (16x20) by Samoan artist Tanya Masaniai. A tribute to ancestral wisdom, service, and leadership through intergenerational exchange. One-of-a-kind piece rooted in Samoan culture.

“O le Ala i le Pule o le Tautua” is a one-of-a-kind, original 16" x 20" acrylic painting on canvas board by Samoan artist Tanya Masaniai.

This deeply symbolic piece is inspired by the revered Samoan proverb:
“The path to leadership is through service.”
In it, a radiant elder and a thoughtful youth share a quiet moment, a visual echo of how wisdom is passed not by dominance, but by presence. The kupuna (elder) embodies service through teaching and memory, while the younger figure honors that legacy by receiving, learning, and carrying it forward.

This painting explores the sacred interdependence between generations—how true leadership is cultivated through humility, and how each age group serves in its own sacred way.

Medium & Materials

• 100% original painting

• Acrylic on archival-quality canvas board

• Size: 16" x 20" (unframed)

• Varnished for protection and color longevity

• Signed by the artist

Key Themes

• Polynesian intergenerational wisdom

• Samoan proverbs and cultural teachings

• Indigenous storytelling through visual art

• Leadership through humility and service

• The vā (sacred space) between elder and youth

Ideal For:

• Collectors of original Pacific Islander art

• Lovers of ancestral storytelling and Indigenous wisdom

• Cultural centers, offices, or homes rooted in family values