.shape your dreams.

Pay one handbook, get both! NOW $22.04 11.57Every mark tells a story.
Uncover Polynesian tattoos today.

africa [53]
americas [185]
asia [97]
europe [489]
oceania [1021]

SECTION: Oceania

 back
front
front
back
back
Herenga tattoo photo
rate it:
6586 votes

 

Herenga
tie, committment

December 23rd, 2021
  Author: GiErre

save it on 

 1 comment 
  send your photo 


 DOWNLOADS:    HI-RES    STENCIL

In this Polynesian half sleeve tattoo prepared for Brian, family is central, represented by the turtle with the couple on the shell and 4 children under her flippers (the tiki protect them from all sides).
The ritorito motif symbolizes family unity, and so does the braid on the shell, while the waves with a row of birds below the turtle represent how they went together through many changes and challenges.
The sun and coconut leaves around the turtle represent joy and prosperity.

The rows of people below the turtle with a ponapona motif above them (it´s a symbol of allegiance and loyalty) represent his comrades.
The shark teeth, octopus tentacles, and spearheads symbolize tenacity, determination, and adaptability, and the flight of the albatross symbolizes voyage and safe return home. The all-seeing eye is to keep all evil at bay.

The flax leaves at the base symbolize family unity, and they are the base both for the turtle and for his second family of fire fighters.
The ahuahu o Mataora represents the steps along the challenging path that led him there, which he faced with tenacity and determination in the past (the hammerhead shark with a warrior in it) to become a guardian (the manaia) in his present and future.
The stepping stones at the base symbolize all that he learnt along the way.

The colored legenda below helps identifying the individual elements within the tattoo:
Family Polynesian half sleeve tattoo


permalink: https://www.tattootribes.com/index.php?idinfo=9655

Minimalistic temporary tattoosMinimalistic temporary tattoosHave fun with these tiny elegant designs

 Comments:
 Thank you again! This is a perfect representation of what I wanted to convey in my message! 
  by Brian
 If you have a request, send it from this link instead: custom request. 

Related tattoos:

T family tattoo photo
Family tattoo photo
Family voyage tattoo photo
Family tattoo tattoo photo
Family lotus tattoo photo
Family tattoo photo
Family turtles tattoo photo
Family love tattoo photo
Family union tattoo photo
Family tattoo photo
Family tattoo photo

Found an idea?

show more tattoos
 

 Send your photos!

WANNA KNOW MORE ABOUT THE SYMBOLS?


Get the newest tattoos in your inbox!
.