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Luisa - Tere tattoo photo

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Luisa - Tere

October 22nd, 2011

Inspired by Tere (Sailing):

Tere tattoo

Luisa is an oceanic sailer and she asked for this tattoo representing freedom, sailing and protection.

The manta is a symbol of freedom and protection, elegance, and on the inside we placed a sun (positivity, eternity) taking her along her travels: it is formed by the union of waves and sky, and encircles an ipu, a gourd where Hilo (sailor and deity) kept the good winds.

The tail of the manta is made of spear ...

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manta bat canoe waves sun wind sea ocean ipu seashell marquesan cross people enata islands spear heads sailing gourd harmony love balance elements protection wind friendship fr

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