mr b.caapi Posted September 24, 2009 The mrs bought me a Tattoo for my B/day , I fell in love with this representation of Wirakocha after reading Trouts notes :San pedro. Its only half done and a lot has to be added around it but its a start. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Micromegas Posted September 24, 2009 Hey man, that tattoo is sweet. This is not wirakocha though. This image first appears on the wall at the chavin de huantar temple in chavin, peru, and is a representation of a huachumero, or san pedro shaman from the chavin civilisation. The Incas did not even use san pedro particualrly much, or even at all. It predates the incas by two millenia and represents (for me at least) the apogee of san pedro ceremonial work. The actual stonework is about a two by two foot square and is still in its original location after 2000 years. Unfortunately the female huachumera is no longer on site. The male and female chamans were facing each other, the female differentiated by the wearing of feathers in the hair (most likely of the harpe eagle). There is a great book called "Chavin - origins of andean civilisation" if you wish to know more. The huachumero appears in a procession of transforming figures, including humans transforming into animals etc., many under the influences of sacred plants and demonstrates an inherent balance the chavin belived to be in existence in the universe, and which was understood through the use of san pedro. Just thought you might be interested. I think this is a powerful and mysterious image that tells us a great deal about the consciousness of this ancient civilisation. And it makes a great tattoo. Nice one. Micro 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr b.caapi Posted September 24, 2009 (edited) Hey cool !! thanks for thate mate ! ive been searching all over the net for more info on the image but to no avail. The book i found it in said it was Wira-Kocha but after viewing other images of him i was starting to get confused. You helped me a heap. Champion Edited September 24, 2009 by Mr B.caapi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
genki Posted September 24, 2009 thats a cool pic, cant wait to see the finished piece Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zen Peddler Posted September 24, 2009 AFter seeing Mayan ruins and hearing some of their history from their own decendents mouths and also feeling the vibes of their places I wouldnt get their image tattooed on me - I understand this is peruvian but in central america at least mysticism isnt considered mysicism - its reality - cars, cattle, spirits and beings are all the same to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mescalito Posted September 25, 2009 Sweeeet Mr Caapi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alice Posted September 25, 2009 Very nice Mr Caapi! Good clean lines. Can't wait to see it when it's finished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Posted September 25, 2009 Awesome! This aught to turn out unreal when it's finished I've been a huge fan of the glyph since coming across it in one of MSSmith's threads here - even made a small tablet with the glyph on it out of clay a while back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M S Smith Posted September 25, 2009 Nice tattoo...was always the one I wanted, but maybe not so damn big. Here's some photos to enjoy. ~Michael~ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dundee Posted January 14, 2011 Hows that tatt looking now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toast Posted January 14, 2011 I thought of getting a similar design, but opted for the mayan vision serpent 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dundee Posted January 14, 2011 I thought of getting a similar design, but opted for the mayan vision serpent Yeah Man!! Cool Stickers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teljkon Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) sdfsdg Edited December 19, 2021 by Teljkon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selfsufficient Posted November 26, 2012 awesome tat, I just found a small, 2" x 3" maybe ivory relief carving of this image in a bazaar in turkey. which is extremely odd, and there was nothing else remotely similar, or even from the same continent anywhere in any other bazaars. i think i have to go back and buy it, although i would love to know more about it. cheers! self Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullit Posted November 28, 2012 oi caapi who did tha work??i have a sleeve with native aussie bugs with native mayan/ aztec shit!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghosty Posted November 28, 2012 hmmm, i applaud you all! archaic values indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psylo Posted November 28, 2012 awesome tat, I just found a small, 2" x 3" maybe ivory relief carving of this image in a bazaar in turkey. which is extremely odd, and there was nothing else remotely similar, or even from the same continent anywhere in any other bazaars. i think i have to go back and buy it, although i would love to know more about it. cheers! self Maybe take a photo only. Ivory will be a problem if youre taking it home (assuming you live in Australia or the US) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Uri Posted November 28, 2012 Yeah thanks for the information! Always loved the image! Curious if it is the Jaguar avatar? I notice the tatt doesn't have the claws though - is that intentional? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullit Posted November 28, 2012 new pygmy skull with feathered dragon ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adios Posted November 28, 2012 Two fingers!LOL Really nice tattoo. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyzero64 Posted November 29, 2012 Nice bold lines, visible from 10 feet, looks good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halcyon Daze Posted September 16, 2013 (edited) bump How'd she turn out Mr Caapi ? Edited September 16, 2013 by Halcyon Daze Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solaritea Posted September 26, 2013 Yes, yes! Please show how it looks now. I've thought of getting this for years and think I may be getting ready to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halcyon Daze Posted September 26, 2013 come on mate, it couldn't be that bad... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullit Posted October 4, 2013 hahahahaa daze awesum!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
