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Tribal Penis Tattoo

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Shannon Larratt

Charles’s tattoo was done at Empire Tattoo in South Africa, and his piercings (an ampallang and a reverse PA in this photo) were done by Eddie Graham — he’s one of the first people Eddie (one of South Africa’s most established piercers) has worked on as far as I know.

Comments

18 responses to “Tribal Penis Tattoo”

  1. TeeCee Avatar
    TeeCee

    I want one.

  2. TeeCee Avatar
    TeeCee

    I want one.

  3. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    That’s an interesting design. I like it, I’ve been seeing some very cool tribal lately.

  4. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    That’s an interesting design. I like it, I’ve been seeing some very cool tribal lately.

  5. FlatLine Avatar
    FlatLine

    I’m curious who’s taking the picture, and touching Charles’s penis. 😮

  6. FlatLine Avatar
    FlatLine

    I’m curious who’s taking the picture, and touching Charles’s penis. 😮

  7. starspring Avatar
    starspring

    I was wondering the same thing. if the tattoo artist gives handjobs perhaps its worth a trip to South Africa?

  8. starspring Avatar
    starspring

    I was wondering the same thing. if the tattoo artist gives handjobs perhaps its worth a trip to South Africa?

  9. Wiggledance Avatar
    Wiggledance

    it took me a second to figure out the angle on this haha

  10. Wiggledance Avatar
    Wiggledance

    it took me a second to figure out the angle on this haha

  11. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar
    Viking’s Valkyrie

    I’m just not a big fan of cock ink. Tribal cock ink is better then most, though…

  12. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar
    Viking’s Valkyrie

    I’m just not a big fan of cock ink. Tribal cock ink is better then most, though…

  13. Max Brand Avatar
    Max Brand

    i’m not a big fan of the work “ink” in place of the word “tattoo”…..but that’s just me…..

  14. Max Brand Avatar
    Max Brand

    i’m not a big fan of the work “ink” in place of the word “tattoo”…..but that’s just me…..

  15. nadie Avatar
    nadie

    you have a little one
    la tenes chiquitita

  16. nadie Avatar
    nadie

    you have a little one
    la tenes chiquitita

  17. Juggalo J-Love Avatar
    Juggalo J-Love

    Ok Im all for standing out but you need the shit slapped outa youdude

  18. Juggalo J-Love Avatar
    Juggalo J-Love

    Ok Im all for standing out but you need the shit slapped outa youdude

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