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.

“Traditional Japanese Good Luck Charm”

Seems a little frightening — I will have to remind myself not to run away from luck? Sarvas had this vulva-creature done by Anthony P. at 11th St. Electric Gallery in SLC, Utah.

Comments

30 responses to ““Traditional Japanese Good Luck Charm””

  1. HELLS_MoNkEy Avatar

    haha that is rather frightening…..

  2. mariess Avatar
    mariess

    brings a whole new meaning to the term wizard sleeves.

  3. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    That’s very interesting. I’m not sure what to think. I always feel lucky when I’m around one but maybe not if it’s wearing a cloak. It looks rather “Grim”. *Forehead Slap* Sorry

  4. the_logic_of_crocodiles Avatar

    is that some kind of hitler moustache finger tattoo?

  5. wickedgame6 Avatar

    haha. it is kind of creepy, but makes me laugh :]

  6. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    classy

  7. Susie Avatar
    Susie

    Ive seen these before, werent they on here?

  8. Greta Avatar
    Greta

    I don’t think it’s a moustache, it looks to me like it’s font but I can’t make out what it says.

  9. fisherman Avatar
    fisherman

    hahaha thats a bit mental i love it

  10. Teiris Avatar
    Teiris

    It’s totally a hitler moustache finger tattoo..check out his page :p

  11. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    (in ghost voice)
    “ooOOooOoOoBBBooOoO!”

    thats what i hear in my head when i look at that tattoo. also, in my mind, the fingers animate and just kind of move around like worms.

  12. candycovered Avatar

    hahaha #2 that’s exactly what i thought when i saw this

  13. Raven Avatar
    Raven

    Am I the only one who thinks it’s a cute Vulva Creature?

  14. Ciepher Avatar

    I don’t know about vulva creatures, but I have heard that in Japan it was considered lucky for men in high risk professions (firemen, soldiers, etc.) to carry some pornography around with them.

  15. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    Raven, I do too 😉

  16. possessed Avatar

    I really, really don’t like like vulva tattoos. But hey, each to his own. I think it would kind of squick me out if my partner had one though :-s

  17. simon Avatar
    simon

    hooray for armpit tattoos!

  18. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    It’s a Vagus Magus haha =)

  19. gillian gamine Avatar

    18, i had something in mind to say, but your horrible/wonderful pun made me forget entirely what it was!

  20. Reout Avatar
    Reout

    I must say I don’t like armpit tattoes of any kind.
    But the vulva creature IS kinda cute. I like his hands

  21. TooExtreme4Me Avatar
    TooExtreme4Me

    I agree with #13, when i first saw it, i though “Have i been around this sight so long that i’m seeing things?” Glad to hear that i’m not, and it’s very creative.

  22. Sasha Avatar
    Sasha

    Anthony P at 11th St Tattoo in SLC, UT is the most talented, amazing, well-traveled, experienced artist since horioshi III

  23. Gypsy Avatar
    Gypsy

    GO TO: AnthonyPaganoTattoo.com This is my favorite website of ALL tattooers.

  24. Ed Hardy Avatar
    Ed Hardy

    When can I get a tattoo Anthony?

  25. Matthew Amey Avatar
    Matthew Amey

    Check out SkullProject.com The best painting is #18

  26. Jill Avatar
    Jill

    GO TO anthony pagano tattoo His website is awesome!!!

  27. Matthew Amey Avatar
    Matthew Amey

    skull project is a great book, its available in July. it has another ghost painting by Anthony P

  28. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    With all respect – it looks like a Vagina to me!
    It looks like one of my ex girlfriends Vaginas coming back for revenge! BBWWWOOOOOHAHAHA!!!!!

  29. jessica Avatar

    totally awesome

  30. rachel Avatar

    that’s in his armpit, say hello to shaving for the rest of your life, or have a hairy vagina-faced good luck charm in your pit.

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