Jason Momoa unveils new head tattoo connected to his Hawaiian heritage
Jason Momoa. He has made his latest debut. The tattoo And the special relationship it has. Hawaiiwhere he was born.
On Instagram On Wednesday, the 43-year-old actor shared a video of himself boarding a Hawaiian Airlines flight to New Zealand while praising his background.
“Proud to be Hawaiian… Hawaii, I love you for it,” he added, referring to his trip. “I brought you something special.”
gave Aquaman The star then removed his hat and showed off his shaved head, where he got a new tattoo. The video showed ink, with a triangular design, extending from the bottom of his neck to the top of his skull.
In the caption, Momo tagged and thanked traditional Hawaiian tattoo artist Kevin Nunes.
He wrote of the ink, “It was a true honor 20 years in the making.
In Polynesian culture, tattoos can have significant meaning, as head tattoos can be associated with one’s “spirituality” and “knowledge” of one’s heritage. Diplomat.
At the end of his Instagram video, Momoa, who was born in Honolulu, referenced his upcoming Apple TV+ show, Chief of War.
Limited series, starring, written, and executive produced. The Mound The Star, “follows the epic and unprecedented narrative of Hawaiian unification and colonization from an indigenous perspective”, according to deadline.
On Instagram On Thursday, US-based camera maker Leica Camera also shared its images. Aquaman The star tattoo, which was taken for the Leica Women Foto Project, the brand’s fourth annual photo essay contest.
As the post’s caption states, Momo’s tattoo was photographed by Hawaiian actor Manny Kanemaka, who guest starred on the Apple TV+ drama series. I understand, goodfeaturing Momoa as the lead.
In the series of photos, the actor can be seen lying down while the artist inked the design, while other photos show him standing with a red cloth wrapped around his body to reveal the final result of his tattoo. .
Momoa later shared the post. His own Instagramwhere he said the images depict a “powerful moment. [his] life” that he had to share with his loved ones.
The actor’s tattoo artist also posted a picture of Momoa. On Instagram And the post’s caption reflected on their years of friendship.
“I’ve known Jason’s dad Joe since high school and started talking to Jason 20 years ago. [and] Working on it,” he wrote.
This isn’t the first time Momoa has spoken about the importance of her culture. During an interview with CNN In 2019, he said he tries to visit Hawaii as often as it helps his “soul”.
“My soul requires me to be there,” he said at the time. “If I’m not working, I’m trying to get out there.”