Uthabiti

Design Story

This lowerleg stripe tattoo mainly inspired by African cultures was designed for James to balance another tattoo we already prepared for his right leg.

There is a tiki designed in African style on the back of the calf to guard his shoulder, with a Maori style part that includes the hammerhead shark motif as a symbol of tenacity and determination.

Strength is a central theme, represented by the ram's horns in the middle protecting the family, central as well, symbolized by the circle with a dot inside.
Spearheads and symbols of protection surround this part that goes on the front of the shin.

Mountains and the Kumi Jose Kan representing stability and grounding are along the bottom part to give stability.

Going up, we find symbols representing the warrior and affluence (Nserewa, the cowry shell symbolizing prosperity) while on top, around the tiki, we used Ce Farin Jala for the warrior, and Donno for adoration.

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