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Manta

Freedom, protection |

Design Story

The manta often appears in Polynesian and Marquesan tattoing, and later became one of the favourite subjects in Maori tattooing. It represents freedom, beauty and elegance, and is a strong symbol of protection.

This tattoo was requested by Alessandro.

The circular tail was designed to surround the ankle.

We added a version with straight tail as well.

This tattoo inspired a manta design in the Disney movie "Moana 2".

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