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How are Maori tattoos received by most people where you live? I think most people here are apprehensive about sleeves and tons of tattoos because, and correct me if I'm wrong or looking into this too deep but, it shows a seriously casual lifestyle, usually an afilliation with entry level drugs, and possibly a hole in someones life (missing parent figures, abuse, or whatever makes the person feel less than whole).
Don't get me wrong, I think art that applies to a persons culture can be different, and I like your tatt! I'm sure it took you a while to settle on what them to build the tatt around. You sir, have much more bravery than me, because I could not sit through that without passing out, and on top of that, would never be reserved to the tatt being permanently what I would want.
Sorry bout the late reply, was my 21st this past weekend and i've been too busy/drunk/hungover
It is true that there was once a stigma associated with Maori tattoos, sleeves, and I suppose tattoos in general, but I think these days they are alot more socially acceptable and people generally see them for what they are, which is art, and in the case of most Maori tattoos, symbols of the history associated with a persons ancestry/tribe/iwi/whakapapa.
You are right in a way that it did take a while for me to settle on what I wanted done. I've wanted a tatt for a few years now but have never been able to decide for sure what I wanted. This tatt is a 21st 'gift' to me from my family and is something I will carry with me forever, and in that sense I don't think its something i'm ever gonna regret getting done.
Geez I hope all that made at least some sense... i'm still quite hungover and bloody tired
Oh btw, about not being able to sit through it without passing out. Harden up
It didn't hurt at all
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