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Chest and arm Marquesan tattoo designed by King ‘Afa in 2022 for a non-Polynesian client, featuring traditional Motu Haka Patutiki from Nuku Hiva, Hiva Oa, and Fatu Hiva. kingafa polynesian tattoo artist los angeles bay area marquesan tattoo chest

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Full Samoan back tattoo and shoulder sleeve using authentic pe‘a motifs, designed by King ‘Afa in Los Angeles in 2016 for a non-Samoan client from New York with one Tongan row as artist signature. kingafa polynesian tattoo artist los angeles bay area new york lebanese samoan tattoo

Close-up of a Micronesian thigh band tattoo on a woman from Pingelap, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, custom designed by King ‘Afa in Los Angeles, 2021. kingafa polynesian tattoo artist los angeles bay area micronesian tattoo

"Full Polynesian Tongan tattoo sleeve on a former U.S. Marine from Orange County, California, designed by King Afa at his private LA studio." Tongan tattoo sleeve for U.S. Marine by King Afa in Los Angeles. Custom Polynesian design honoring culture, strength, and warrior legacy. Kingafa.com.

Chamorro U.S. Army client from Guam wearing a full Micronesian tattoo sleeve by King ‘Afa, completed in 2021 in Los Angeles to honor her heritage. kingafa polynesian tattoo artist los angeles bay area dallas austin micronesian tattoo woman tribal sleeve

U.S. Air Force client from San Diego with a custom Kosraean Micronesian tribal tattoo sleeve, designed by King ‘Afa using original research and art references from his library. kingafa polynesian tattoo artist los angeles bay area san diego micronesian tattoo

Polynesian tribal tattoo sleeve on Emmy Award winner Blake Bryant, designed by King ‘Afa using authentic Marquesan patutiki art in a contemporary layout. kingafa polynesian tattoo artist los angeles bay area marquesan tattoo

Polynesian turtle tattoo using traditional Tongan tattoo patterns on the calf of an American-Filipino client, designed by King Afa in 2016 in Los Angeles. Tongan tattoo

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Chamoru student from Saipan wearing a contemporary Micronesian tribal tattoo sleeve by King ‘Afa, featuring art inspired by the Marianas and designed in a modern layout. kingafa polynesian tattoo artist los angeles bay area marquesan tattoo polynesian tribal tattoo san fernando valley micronesian tattoo sleeve

Custom Polynesian tribal tattoo sleeve with Filipino tattoo outer forearm, Tongan tattoo inner forearm, and Micronesian tattoo upper arm motifs, designed by King Afa for a client of mixed Pacific Island ancestry. kingafa polynesian tattoo artist los angeles bay area micronesian tattoo filipino tattoo forearm sleeve

American-European client with Māori kirituhi tattoo sleeve designed by King ‘Afa using authentic tribal art motifs, created in Los Angeles following cultural training in New Zealand. kingafa polynesian tattoo artist los angeles bay area maori tattoo orange county

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Authentic Tongan tribal tattoo arm sleeve by King Afa on client Tomasi Unga from Portland, Oregon. Designed using traditional Tongan motifs from the Vava‘u islands, this tattoo represents his cultural lineage with deep historical symbolism. Tongan tattoo Portland

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American Tongan U.S. Marine Raider Sione Kefu showing his full arm Tongan tattoo sleeve featuring traditional Tongan tribal patterns designed by King Afa, based on authentic cultural archives. Tongan tattoo sleeve

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Yutaka Mahe, UCLA football player, poses in uniform showing off his traditional Tongan tribal tattoo forearm sleeve by King Afa. The tattoo features geometric Tongan patterns symbolizing lineage, strength, and heritage. Tongan tattoo

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Close-up of a full arm Samoan tribal tattoo sleeve by King Afa on a client from Idaho of Samoan and American European heritage. Design uses traditional Samoan tatau symbols and layout.

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"blackwork Tribal dragon tattoo designed by King Afa, blending Maori, Micronesian, and Viking dragon motifs across a biologist client's upper back and shoulders." kingafa polynesian tattoo artist los angeles bay area virginia tribal tattoo dragon

Marquesan tribal tattoo using Patutiki art by King Afa, wrapping the shoulder and chest of an Asian American jiujitsu fighter. Features intricate geometric Marquesan motifs from the Marquesas Islands.

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A young college football player receives a bold and culturally accurate Tongan tribal forearm sleeve tattoo by King Afa, featuring traditional Tongan motifs. Tongan tattoo

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