Although in the West death is generally regarded negatively, the East tend to have a much more romantic relationship with shaking off the mortal coil. Namakubi?? (severed head) have roots in the warrior class of feudal Japan and can represent a number of things including battle prowess or respect for ones enemy. The impermanence of life and the conduct someone displays when their time has come creates a sort of beauty in violence.
A post shared by Jason June (@jasonjunetattoos) on
@essingtattoo_ka finishes up this Japanese sleeve
A post shared by KINGS AVENUE (@kingsavetattoo) on
A post shared by MattBeckerich (@mattbeckerich) on