We previously designed a thigh band for Manuel, and extended it now onto the upper leg and buttock, transitioning from the existing style to a mainly Marquesan one.

We added patterns that extend the existing ones to improve the continuity of the design, leading to the turtle front and central representing family and union (flax leaves) which bring harmony (the Marquesan cross).

On the back of the leg, any adversity (the moray eel) is faced and kept at bay with warrior spirit to bring prosperity to the community.
Similarly on the butt there are symbols for ancestors, atua (gods) and warriors, to keep the ivi puhi (moray eel crest) in check, bringing knowledge and freedom (the manta).

Other elements are related to protection (the tiki and the lizard), prosperity (nets, fish and fish hooks, bonito tail), warrior spirit (shark teeth, warriors) and achievements (fern leaf, stepping stones).

The black areas, representing po, symbolize origins and protection.

The colored image below shows the individual elements disguised within the manta: