Nestor - Hongi

Family is the main focus of this half sleeve and pec tattoo prepared for Nestor, together with perseverance, strength, and community.

The central turtle represents his family, with him and his wife as a couple in the middle supporting their children around.
The star is a symbol of importance, the fixed point, and the two tiki bringing protection are designed with touching foreheads as in the hongi, the traditional Maori greeting.
The lokahi in the middle represents balance between the worlds of people, spirits, ...