The story of the Baku originates from Chinese folklore and has a long history in Japanese folklore. known best for feeding off of nightmares and bad dreams.

Lachie Grenfell is always keen to take on large Japanese tattoos. Something like this Kintaro and snake design would work out really well as a back tattoo.

Large hannya mask by Lachie Grenfell. Tattooed in one session.

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Little detail shot of a big Japanese tattoo that Lachie Grenfell is working on at the moment.

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Another amazing Japanese tattoo painting by Lachie Grenfell. Make sure you hit lachie up if you're after some large scale Japanese tattoos.

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Large painting by Lachie Grenfell. Ready to go for a full back tattoo if you are game?

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