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Firefish
Tattoo by Denise de la Cerda. Wearer- Mike Rivera. Hand of Glory, Brooklyn, 2007..

Coi Fish - front
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Pisces
Tattoo by Denise de la Cerda. Wearer- unknown. Done at Modern Electric in Jersey City, circa 2000..

Helena
Tattoo by Denise de la Cerda. Helena is a woman of color who happens to be very light skinned... thusly, I was able to "get away with" lots of color tricks that normally can't be done on people of color. Drawn directly on the skin with a marker pen and then tattooed. Done at Hand of Glory Tattoo, Brooklyn, 2007..

Coi
Tattoo by Denise de la Cerda. This coifish was drawn freehand directly on the skin with a marking pen and then tattooed. Done at Modern Electric in Jersey City. Wearer unknown. Late 1990's..

Botanical Gardens
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Raw like Sushi 3
Got it filled in yeah! Freehand design by Bill Hysterical Tattoo Ellicot City MD. hystericaltattoo.com/ Koi Tattoos According to Japanese legend if a koi succeeded in climbing the falls at a point called Dragon Gate on the Yellow River it would be transformed into a dragon. Based on that legend, it became a symbol of worldly aspiration and advancement. More generally, the Japanese associate koi (also known as carp) with perserverance in adversity and strength of purpose. Because of its strength and determination to overcome obstacles, it stands for courage and the ability to attain high goals. as per: wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_a_koi_fish_tattoo_symbolize.

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