We asked the BuzzFeed Community to show us their tattoos that represent and celebrate their Latinx heritage and, well, prepare to be blown away by these works of art, like:
1. This stunning carreta wheel comprised of Costa Rican flowers, aka a beautiful way to always carry a piece of you wherever you go:
2. This colorful tribute to Coco, a cinematic masterpiece about the land of the dead (and a little boy named Miguel with a big dream):
3. This intricate floral skull design that celebrates both Dia de los Muertos and a lost, precious baby sister:
4. This lovely portrait of Ixchel the Mayan, goddess of the moon and fertility:
5. This pair of matching skull tattoos that'll always tie these two sisters together:
6. This rendition of the Mexican flag's coat of arms, which depicts an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus gobbling up a rattlesnake:
7. This lovely trio of Lotería cards that represents the story, progression, and blessings of their life:
8. This beautiful El Corazon card to commemorate a childhood filled with family, fun, games, and a little competition:
9. This La Estrella card that was destined to be from the very first word they uttered:
10. This La Luna card that always reminds them to look towards and admire the night sky:
11. This touching tribute to the natural remedies concocted by indigenous ancestors:
12. This gorgeous half-sleeve of a calavera draped with a detailed veil and framed with perfectly shadowed red roses:
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