Haapii

Design Story

This half sleeve and pec Polynesian tattoo prepared for Marco has some elements bigger than the rest as they represent the most important values in his life: family (flax leaves), friendship (dolphin), and harmony (Marquesan cross).

The palm tree is a symbol for peace, separating his present from the past where the spearheads and the path of Kamehameha symbolize battling instead of flowing, and the fern leaf represents maturity.

The flower of hibiscus symbolizes living life fully, enjoying every moment, which includes voyages (the row of birds) and diving (the fish along the waves and the manta, which also symbolizes freedom).

The turtle and closest friends are surrounded by a sun as a symbol of joy and positivity, and the star symbolizes direction, to represent how important they are for him.

Tiki on tha arm and on the pec bring protection from all sides, while coconut leaves symbolize prosperity and serenity.

The colored image below helps identifying the main elements within the tattoo: