Flaming koru

Design Story

This tattoo was designed for Graham as an extension to the Flaming koru tattoo we previously prepared for him.

This part is mainly related to life, starting from the breath of life on top.

Centrally, spearheads, shark teeth, and octopus tentacle (which becomes the trunk of a palm tree) show his strength in pursuing his goals, bringing him success (the stepping stones representing achievements getting bigger).
Flax leaves are for unity and the adze is a symbol of skills and craftmanship.

The turtle shell motif symbolizes longevity, and the palm tree peace, while the lizard brings protection and guards his path.

The following image shows with different colors the individual elements of the tattoo: