Tattoo: Ornate mandala/henna cover over a traditional Māori hand piece.
Known details: Covered/reworked by Keith “Bang Bang” McCurdy; reported ~11-hour drawing/inking marathon.
Estimated price: $4,000–$9,000+ (premium artist + hand placement + marathon session at a studio with a $500+ minimum).
Why so much? Hands are high-detail, high-movement, and fade faster—demanding meticulous line work and frequent touch-ups.
Aftercare: Expect extra peeling and tenderness; avoid submerging hands and heavy lotions for ~2 weeks.
Touch-ups: Likely every 1–3 years on the fingers/knuckles.
Removal “what-if” estimate: Hand/finger removal often needs more sessions; $200–$600 per session for 8–12 sessions.
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