This small Polynesian styled kiwi bird tattoo was prepared for Lee in memory of his dog Kiwi (one foot is shaped like a dog paw).
The patterns usead to create the body of the bird were chosen for their meaning: the braid for union, the dog spine for loyalty, a tiki eye for protection, and a sun for joy.
The colored legenda below helps identifying the main elements of this tattoo:
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