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Kip - Aeha'a

  

Kip is passionate about the ocean and surfing, as it's clear from this photo he sent us of his Aeha'a sleeve tattoo!

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Kip tattoo

Inspired by Kip (Aeha´a):

Kip tattoo

The main themes in this Polynesian sleeve tattoo prepared for Kip are family, voyage, ocean, and protection.

Flax leaves appear twice to symbolize family union both with his family of origin and with his own family (on top and central, with the turtle incorporating the couple symbol in the center and their children right below).

Ancestors represent his origins, and the manulua and trochus shell are symbols of prosperity, like the bonito tail, fish and fish hook, and the coconut leaves on top, while the flight of the albatross symbolizes voyage.

The ocean is another main ...

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ocean sleeve turtle ancestors seashell fish surf waves spearheads octopus warrior shark teeth stones knowledge manta ocean lizard hammerhead canoe family protection union origins prosperity voyage balance harmony adaptability freedom strenght tenacity kip

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