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Shane Coley
Ceremonial Tattooing | Sacred Tattoo Practitioner in Gold Coast
A sacred journey through skin, ancestry, and ceremony
Ceremonial tattooing is more than body art — it is a sacred passage. As a sacred tattoo practitioner based on the Gold Coast, I guide people through tattoo ceremony and ritual that weaves together ancestry, energy, and transformation. Each sacred tattoo is created with intention, carrying the resonance of healing, alignment, and ancestral connection. Whether you are drawn to ta moko, Māori tattoo, Polynesian tatau, or Celtic design, this work honours both body and spirit.
sacred tattoo ceremony
Every tattoo I create begins in ceremony. This is a space to connect with your lineage, your spirit, and your path forward. The process is guided with care and intention, so that the design becomes more than an image — it becomes a living imprint of transformation.
specialising in
I specialise in ta moko, Māori tattoo, Polynesian tatau, and Celtic & Nordic tattooing. Each style carries its own ancestral resonance and symbolic language. In every piece, the design is crafted to align with your story, your genealogy, and the energies that support your journey.
ancestral connection through tattoo
Tattooing has always been a way to anchor memory, identity, and belonging. These markings hold the power of ancestral wisdom, guiding you to stand rooted in who you are while opening to who you are becoming. A ceremonial tattoo is both a protection and a blessing, woven into your skin.
book your sacred tattoo
If you feel called to this work, I invite you to begin the journey. Booking a tattoo is the first step into ceremony — a commitment to your own transformation. Together, we will design a piece that resonates with your spirit and honours your ancestry.
Gold Coast and Melbourne Locations
I work predominantly on the Gold Coast with regular visits to Melbourne. To book in either location please click through to the bookings page.
Ancestor Tattoo
Shane Coley
Ta Moko
Ta Moko | Māori Tattoo | Kirituhi
Ta moko is not simply a tattoo — it is a sacred journey. Each line carries whakapapa, connecting body and spirit to tipuna (ancestors) and the living genealogy of your people. Through this process, ta moko becomes both cultural recognition and personal transformation — a physical expression of your story, your growth, and your connection across past, present, and future.
Polynesian
Polynesian Tatau | Samoan | Fijian | Cook Islands | Rotuma | Tahitian | Filipino | Solomon Islands | Kiribati
Polynesian tatau is a language of pattern, flow, and meaning. Each motif is woven with ancestral resonance and shaped to follow the movement of the body. In contemporary practice, Polynesian tattooing carries forward this lineage — a living art form that tells your story, your journey, and your connection to culture through the marks upon your skin.
Celtic & Viking
Celtic Tattoos | Viking Tattoos | Pictish Markings | Ancient Nordic Symbols
The tattooed Picts of Scotland, alongside the symbolic markings of Celtic and Nordic tribes, carry an ancestral history waiting to be remembered. These designs are not only art, but living emblems of culture and lineage. Reviving these symbols through tattoo is a powerful way to honour your ancestry, to embody the spirit of your people, and to keep these traditions alive in the present.
Japanese
Japanese Tattoos | Irezumi | Contemporary Japanese Style
Shane’s passion for colour work finds its fullest expression in Japanese tattooing. The balance of bold black and grey wash with vibrant colour is a hallmark of this tradition. Having worked in Tokyo for three consecutive years, alongside some of Japan’s finest tattoo artists, Shane has developed his own contemporary approach to Japanese tattoo art — carrying forward the depth of irezumi with a modern, personal touch.
White Ink
White
White Ink Tattoos | Subtle | Mystical | Delicate
White ink tattoos offer a subtle and mystical way to carry your symbols. Soft and delicate in appearance, they allow you to wear meaningful designs — whether a talisman, sigil, rune, or sacred motif — in a way that feels more private and less immediately visible. White ink is a beautiful way to honour your personal story while keeping the marking refined and understated.
SHANE COLEY
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