What does the turtle symbolize in Polynesian tattoos?
Turtle: Polynesian symbol of family
Polynesian turtle or Honu is a symbol of family. Turtles are associated with ideas of health, fertility, long life, foundation,peace…everything we want for our families.

POLYNESIAN TATTOO WITH TURTLE (CUSTOMER INKED)
The turtle shell may include other designs as well
Polynesian tattoo with a turtle as main design for the outer forearm, with a tiki face in the shell.
This is a shoulder blade tattoo for a customer from Puerto Rico, that’s why I added Taino designs , sun and coqui, on the Polynesian turtle shell.
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE TIKI IN POLYNESIAN TATTOOS?
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