Protection Design Book TattooTribes

Copyright year: 2017
Copyright note: Roberto Gemori. All rights reserved.

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PROTECTION
Many tattoos from all Polynesian cultures often share a

common trait: they include elements representing
protection.
It's easy to understand why: protection was often
needed from enemies and environment, and tattoos,
being a sacred connection to the gods, were the ideal
way to channel protection upon men.
This book contains 28 flash designs of different

protective symbols like tiki, manaia and lizards.
To make the best out of them, they should be modified
and personalized to match the story and taste of each
person: a tattoo can have power if properly designed for
every individual story.
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LIZARD
Lizards and geckos are called mo'o or moko.

Gods and minor spirits often appeared to men under the form of lizards.
They are thus seen as powerful creatures who can bring good luck,
communicate to the gods and access the invisible world as well as
bring death and bad omens to unrespectful people.
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INFINITY
This lizard was designed in the shape of an infinity sign to symbolize

eternity and protection.
The first version is modern Polynesian style (Tahitian) and the second one
is inspired by Maori kirituhi style.
DOUBLE SPIRAL
Another element symbolizing eternity is the double spiral.

In Maori culture it is a symbol of meeting and tradition and it is often
used to represent a male ancestor.
We used two lizards to shape it for protection upon a union.
SUN
The sun is a symbol of eternity too, and of joy and success.

Birds represent voyages and flax leaves in the center symbolize family.
This tattoo represents protection upon a warrior who leaves in order to
find success and stability for his family
LIZARD
The flax leaves motif in the body

of this lizard is a symbol of family
and traditions.
LIZARD
This particular lizard includes two chasing birds in its body: they
represent help that will always be granted to the loved ones.
Tahitian styled armband.
GECKO
Geckos, like lizards (they are described by the same word)

are protective symbols and they are said
to bring health to the house they choose to live in.
SUN TIKI
The tiki is a representation of the divinity, or of semigods

and deified ancestors.
It is surrounded here by lizards and Marquesan crosses (harmony)
and by symbols of the warrior (spear heads) and family union (braid).
The sun symbolizes joy and eternity.
FERTILITY
The all-seeing eye is the element in the center of this turtle. It's a strong
protective symbol coupled here to an ipu representing fertility
as a good charm for new life, with chasing birds for help and support.
This lizard's style is mainly Marquesan.
MANAIA
The manaia is a Maori creature with similar meaning to a guardian

angel, a protector. It's depicted having the head of a bird, the body of a
man and the tail of a fish, to symbolize its balance and sovereignty
over all elements (air, earth and water).
Tahitian style.
SMALL LIZARDS
The spiral is an important symbol in almost every culture of the world.

It symbolizes cyclicality and it's often used to represent new life,
children and descent.
FISH HOOK
Fish hooks symbolize prosperity.

The fish hook on the left incorporates a lizard
while the lizard on top incorporates
a fish hook in its right back leg.
SMALL MANAIA
The shape of the manaia recalls

that of a hippocampus.
The Maori word manaia in fact
is also used for the sea horse.
Sea shells symbolize safe shelter,
love and intimacy.
TWIST
The twist recalls the shape of the

infinity sign and it has a similar meaning:
it represents two people whom, even if separated at times,
will always get back together in the end.
This twist was shaped joining two manaia for protection.
MANAIA
Manaia prepared following Maori kirituhi style.

It is usually depicted with three fingers to symbolize air, earth and sea.
LIZARD
Maori styled lizard.

The motif in the center of its back
represents a stylized
hammerhead shark and it
symbolizes tenacity.
TIKI
On the left there is a single tiki.

On the right, two tiki
with spears are looking
at both sides.
MATERNITY
We designed these lizards to represent

protection to maternity.
The one on the left includes an ipu symbolizing fertility
while the one on the right
includes an all-seeing eye to ward off evil.
WARRIOR TIKI
The spirals of this two tiki are designed to recall a shield.

Spears in the first tiki and a sea shell in the second one are
also protective symbols (warrior and safe shelter).
FAMILY
These three manaia in Maori kirituhi style, one of top of the other,
were designed to represent family (father, mother and child)
and to bring them protection.
All designs in this book are intended for personal use or for professional
use by tattoo artists. They can be freely adapted and reused in personal
and professional works as well but can not be republished without written
consent by the copyright owners.
DESIGN BOOK SERIES
Each book contains 20 or more unpublished flash designs along with their outlines, each one with different
characteristics and meanings inspired to different Polynesian tattoo traditions: Marquesan, Maori, Samoa, Hawaiian...
Available as print in a unique comprehensive book. More info on www.tattootribes.com/books.php
Mantas are amazing animals The turtle, or honu, is an

usually associated to several important creature
different meanings, some throughout all Polynesian
depending on their nature cultures and has been
and behaviour, some associated to several
inherited from legends and meanings like health, fertility,
stories. long life, family.
Sharks represent protection, Aumakua is the name given

guidance and strength, to protector spirits who are
fierceness, the warrior, but related to a family, usually
they are also symbols of being deities or deified
adaptability in many cultures; ancestors appearing in most
and hammerhead sharks are cases disguised in the shape
representative of great
of sea creatures or birds.
tenacity and determination.
PRACTICAL GUIDES TO THE MEANINGS

The Polynesian Tattoo Handbook
Get to know Polynesian tattoos and their symbolism. 1 50+ pages
with symbols, their meanings, their placement on the body, case
studies and step by step tattoo creation, basic elements and
reusable designs. More info on :
https://www.polynesiantattoosymbols.com/handbooks.html
Available in English, Español, Italiano
The Polynesian Tattoo Handbook Vol.2

In-depth follow-up to Volume 1 , this second volume unpacks the 5
main Polynesian styles: Samoan, Marquesan, Tahitian, Hawaiian
and Maori, adding 200+ pages with more than 400 symbols and
variants explained with meanings and purpose..
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Available in English
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BOOKS
Many tattoos from all Polynesian cultures often share a common trait: they include elements
representing protection.
It's easy to understand why: protection was often needed from enemies and environment, and
tattoos, being a sacred connection to the gods, were the ideal way to channel protection upon
men.
All images are in vector format

and can be printed at any size
without becoming blurred.
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Copyright year: 2017

Copyright note: Roberto Gemori. All rights reserved.

NOT FOR SALE

All images by TattooTribes.com inspired by traditional motifs

Many tattoos from all Polynesian cultures often share a

This book contains 28 flash designs of different

Lizards and geckos are called mo'o or moko.

This lizard was designed in the shape of an infinity sign to symbolize

Another element symbolizing eternity is the double spiral.

The sun is a symbol of eternity too, and of joy and success.

The flax leaves motif in the body

Geckos, like lizards (they are described by the same word)

The tiki is a representation of the divinity, or of semigods

The manaia is a Maori creature with similar meaning to a guardian

The spiral is an important symbol in almost every culture of the world.

Fish hooks symbolize prosperity.

The shape of the manaia recalls

The twist recalls the shape of the

Manaia prepared following Maori kirituhi style.

Maori styled lizard.

On the left there is a single tiki.

We designed these lizards to represent

The spirals of this two tiki are designed to recall a shield.

Mantas are amazing animals The turtle, or honu, is an

Sharks represent protection, Aumakua is the name given

PRACTICAL GUIDES TO THE MEANINGS

The Polynesian Tattoo Handbook Vol.2

All images are in vector format

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