Removal of tattoo?

[Jainarayan]

I'm posting this here for the reason that I'd like the opinion of Native Americans about this tattoo.

First, I got it many years ago, not as any kind of cultural appropriation. I do not incorporate Native American culture into my spiritual beliefs and practices. But I respect and honor Native Americans for their very cultures, beliefs and spirituality. I got the tattoo to show respect. The OM tattoo, while I am not Hindu, also resonates with me in certain ways.

But now I am feeling ambivalent about keeping the Native American-style tattoo after all the talk nowadays about cultural appropriation and how many Native Americans find it offensive. In keeping with that respect, should I have it removed, or keep it for what it has represented to me?

What say you?

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

I'm posting this here for the reason that I'd like the opinion of Native Americans about this tattoo.

First, I got it many years ago, not as any kind of cultural appropriation. I do not incorporate Native American culture into my spiritual beliefs and practices. But I respect and honor Native Americans for their very cultures, beliefs and spirituality. I got the tattoo to show respect. The OM tattoo, while I am not Hindu, also resonates with me in certain ways.

But now I am feeling ambivalent about keeping the Native American-style tattoo after all the talk nowadays about cultural appropriation and how many Native Americans find it offensive. In keeping with that respect, should I have it removed, or keep it for what it has represented to me?

What say you?

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Or get it modified so that it has less of the indigenous look about it. A good artist can do that, as I understand that removal does not always work.

 

[Jainarayan]

Or get it modified so that it has less of the indigenous look about it. A good artist can do that, as I understand that removal does not always work.

I thought about getting it modified too. It would have to be something meaningful.