A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Guarani Facial Tattoos

I’ve posted about it before, so you know I’m a big fan of xGuizox‘s Guarani facial tattoos — here’s a photo of him, his nephew, and his brother-in-law at the beach.

These kids that are like, five, ten, fourteen years old, they stop me and ask “wow! are you an indian?” and I reply, “sure, just like you!” Most people here, especially in Rio, are a mix of Portuguese, Indian, and Black… and the Indian side I think is pretty cool.

Comments

52 responses to “Guarani Facial Tattoos”

  1. possessed Avatar

    That’s such an adorable photo. And I think it’s amazing that he’s so proud of his heritage as to get it tattooed for all the world to see.

  2. possessed Avatar

    That’s such an adorable photo. And I think it’s amazing that he’s so proud of his heritage as to get it tattooed for all the world to see.

  3. possessed Avatar

    That’s such an adorable photo. And I think it’s amazing that he’s so proud of his heritage as to get it tattooed for all the world to see.

  4. possessed Avatar

    That’s such an adorable photo. And I think it’s amazing that he’s so proud of his heritage as to get it tattooed for all the world to see.

  5. Masticate Avatar

    I really love when a latin person is proud of his bloodline… A lot of people down here find it hard to accept they are mixed…

  6. Masticate Avatar

    I really love when a latin person is proud of his bloodline… A lot of people down here find it hard to accept they are mixed…

  7. Masticate Avatar

    I really love when a latin person is proud of his bloodline… A lot of people down here find it hard to accept they are mixed…

  8. Masticate Avatar

    I really love when a latin person is proud of his bloodline… A lot of people down here find it hard to accept they are mixed…

  9. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Really lovely family picture.

  10. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Really lovely family picture.

  11. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Really lovely family picture.

  12. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Really lovely family picture.

  13. TOB Avatar

    I don’t usually like facial tattoos (guess they usually look like they are engulfing the face not accentuating them) but this one is fucking awesome. The overall look is really great and I’m glad to see that he is proud of his heritage and tattoos.

  14. TOB Avatar

    I don’t usually like facial tattoos (guess they usually look like they are engulfing the face not accentuating them) but this one is fucking awesome. The overall look is really great and I’m glad to see that he is proud of his heritage and tattoos.

  15. TOB Avatar

    I don’t usually like facial tattoos (guess they usually look like they are engulfing the face not accentuating them) but this one is fucking awesome. The overall look is really great and I’m glad to see that he is proud of his heritage and tattoos.

  16. TOB Avatar

    I don’t usually like facial tattoos (guess they usually look like they are engulfing the face not accentuating them) but this one is fucking awesome. The overall look is really great and I’m glad to see that he is proud of his heritage and tattoos.

  17. panties Avatar

    well said TOB! i was gonna say pretty much the same thing, the facial tattoos really look like they should be a part of him. and yes, adorable photo! i want to be where they are right now!

  18. panties Avatar

    well said TOB! i was gonna say pretty much the same thing, the facial tattoos really look like they should be a part of him. and yes, adorable photo! i want to be where they are right now!

  19. panties Avatar

    well said TOB! i was gonna say pretty much the same thing, the facial tattoos really look like they should be a part of him. and yes, adorable photo! i want to be where they are right now!

  20. panties Avatar

    well said TOB! i was gonna say pretty much the same thing, the facial tattoos really look like they should be a part of him. and yes, adorable photo! i want to be where they are right now!

  21. losubres Avatar
    losubres

    Pictures of modified folk interacting with kids always give me warm fuzzies. Maybe it’s the idea of subtly teaching diversity and celebration of differences to the wee ones.

    I can’t wait to be a modified mom.

  22. losubres Avatar
    losubres

    Pictures of modified folk interacting with kids always give me warm fuzzies. Maybe it’s the idea of subtly teaching diversity and celebration of differences to the wee ones.

    I can’t wait to be a modified mom.

  23. losubres Avatar
    losubres

    Pictures of modified folk interacting with kids always give me warm fuzzies. Maybe it’s the idea of subtly teaching diversity and celebration of differences to the wee ones.

    I can’t wait to be a modified mom.

  24. losubres Avatar
    losubres

    Pictures of modified folk interacting with kids always give me warm fuzzies. Maybe it’s the idea of subtly teaching diversity and celebration of differences to the wee ones.

    I can’t wait to be a modified mom.

  25. kleptesvirgo Avatar

    When I look at him, I see his facial tattoos in a “casual” sense — they don’t strike me as “modern” or “extreme.” They seem natural, and I love it.

  26. kleptesvirgo Avatar

    When I look at him, I see his facial tattoos in a “casual” sense — they don’t strike me as “modern” or “extreme.” They seem natural, and I love it.

  27. kleptesvirgo Avatar

    When I look at him, I see his facial tattoos in a “casual” sense — they don’t strike me as “modern” or “extreme.” They seem natural, and I love it.

  28. kleptesvirgo Avatar

    When I look at him, I see his facial tattoos in a “casual” sense — they don’t strike me as “modern” or “extreme.” They seem natural, and I love it.

  29. Em Avatar
    Em

    What he said makes me wonder about my ancestry and race – I mean, everyone’s mixed race, and we all ought to learn more about our heritage… it’d reduce a lot of conflict…
    That said, that kid is SWEET.

  30. Em Avatar
    Em

    What he said makes me wonder about my ancestry and race – I mean, everyone’s mixed race, and we all ought to learn more about our heritage… it’d reduce a lot of conflict…
    That said, that kid is SWEET.

  31. Em Avatar
    Em

    What he said makes me wonder about my ancestry and race – I mean, everyone’s mixed race, and we all ought to learn more about our heritage… it’d reduce a lot of conflict…
    That said, that kid is SWEET.

  32. Em Avatar
    Em

    What he said makes me wonder about my ancestry and race – I mean, everyone’s mixed race, and we all ought to learn more about our heritage… it’d reduce a lot of conflict…
    That said, that kid is SWEET.

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  37. Neurot1k Avatar

    I agree with #’s 6/7 (except the modified mum part of course, haha).
    It just seems so natural and nonchalant chillin there, it’s amazing.

  38. Neurot1k Avatar

    I agree with #’s 6/7 (except the modified mum part of course, haha).
    It just seems so natural and nonchalant chillin there, it’s amazing.

  39. Neurot1k Avatar

    I agree with #’s 6/7 (except the modified mum part of course, haha).
    It just seems so natural and nonchalant chillin there, it’s amazing.

  40. Neurot1k Avatar

    I agree with #’s 6/7 (except the modified mum part of course, haha).
    It just seems so natural and nonchalant chillin there, it’s amazing.

  41. wiggledance Avatar
    wiggledance

    its so strange how without those tattoos i believe he would look less natural so to speak.

    They just look like they belong

  42. wiggledance Avatar
    wiggledance

    its so strange how without those tattoos i believe he would look less natural so to speak.

    They just look like they belong

  43. wiggledance Avatar
    wiggledance

    its so strange how without those tattoos i believe he would look less natural so to speak.

    They just look like they belong

  44. wiggledance Avatar
    wiggledance

    its so strange how without those tattoos i believe he would look less natural so to speak.

    They just look like they belong

  45. Nobody Avatar
    Nobody

    Very, very nice. I have to agree with the others here, personally a lot of facial tattoo come off as too aggressive to me, but this really just looks natual. I’m jealous.

  46. Nobody Avatar
    Nobody

    Very, very nice. I have to agree with the others here, personally a lot of facial tattoo come off as too aggressive to me, but this really just looks natual. I’m jealous.

  47. Nobody Avatar
    Nobody

    Very, very nice. I have to agree with the others here, personally a lot of facial tattoo come off as too aggressive to me, but this really just looks natual. I’m jealous.

  48. Nobody Avatar
    Nobody

    Very, very nice. I have to agree with the others here, personally a lot of facial tattoo come off as too aggressive to me, but this really just looks natual. I’m jealous.

  49. anonymous Avatar
    anonymous

    i’m digging the facial tattoo…wonder what it looks like in a head-on shot?

  50. anonymous Avatar
    anonymous

    i’m digging the facial tattoo…wonder what it looks like in a head-on shot?

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