The Seal of American Samoa is based in traditional local design.

The Tanoa (kava bowl) represents service to the chief.

The tapa clothed background represents the artistry of the Samoan people.

On Flag Day April 17, 1973, the official seal of American Samoa, with the motto, Sāmoa Muamua Le Atua (English: "Samoa, Let God Be First"), was dedicated.

[1] The seal was introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives on March 2, 1985, by Delegate Fofó Iosefa Fiti Sunia.