Captain Bret's Tattoo Shop, Established 1980
# 2 Collins St. Newport, Rhode Island. We do Fancy Lettering and Calligraphy. Custom unique drawings, EXPERT AT COVERING OLD TATTOOS, Sailor Jerry styled Tattooing, Traditional American Tattoos. Grey work, or Lots Of Color. AND, of course, Killer Tribal Tattoos




Tribal Turtle Tattoo

Samoan-Polynesian Tattoo by Captain Bret

Polynesian style Tattoo


Pacific Northwest Coast Native Sun

Elvish Script Lettering Tattoo

CLICK to Download Tribal Arm Bands

EXPERT COVER-UPS
We specialize in fixing old Tattoos. We can cover up your old Tattoo.
We will make you NEW again.
Fixing and Re-Coloring faded or improperly executed art is our favorite thing.
Call me 401-846-4488


Triple Strength Tribal Dragons
click to download this cool Tattoo

All Style Tribal Tattoos by Captain Bret

Tribal Trinity triple strength dragons Tattoo

Tribal flame job Tattoo

LARGE ARM TRIBAL TATTOOS

Pacific Northwest Coast Native Tribal Sun Face Tattoo


Tribal Sun Face

Tribal Cross Back Tattoo by Captain Bret

Shark Tattoo




ORCA "Killer Whale" Tattoo

Tribal "FISH" Tattoo - Tattooed by Captain Bret

Looking out for our Tattoo customers

Tribal and Celtic Sun Tattoo download

All Tattoos at my shop are done by the owner/artist Captain Bret
No flunkies, or apprentices allowed near your skin !

Captain Bret at work Tattooing a Custom Design



Old School Butterfly Skull Tattoo with Crown
The Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island


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Love Hearts Wolves Tattoo by Captain Bret


Wolf paw Tattoo Bear paw Tattoo

Warrior strength Tattoo armband design

Tribal Phoenix Tattoo


Fancy Calligraphy Lettering Name Tattoo

Tribal USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor Tattoo

Custom Tribal Lion Tattoo Design by Captain Bret

Tribal Lion tattoo design download



Sailor Jerry Birds. We do CUSTOM Traditional Tattoos also




Scottish Thistle & Celtic Trinity Knot with Tribal Background by Captain Bret


Pacific Northwest Coast Native American Art WOLF Tattoo By Captain Bret

Full arm Tribal sleeve Custom Drawn & Tattoooed by Captain Bret







Tribal Pirate Skull

POLYNESIAN TRIBAL MASK TATTOO


Egyptian King Tattoo Design





TRIBAL FACE TATTOO
Buy these designs at our Tattoo store



TRIBAL LEOPARD DESIGN

Koolest Tribal Dragon
click to download this Tribal Dragon Tattoo Design


Ladies, come get a HOT Tribal Tattoo Like this from us at




Tribal Tiger

Tribal Tiger Tattoo



Tribal Lion




Tribal Dragon Tattoo design download

Pacific Northwest Coast Native Eagles

click to download Pacific Northwest Coast Tribal designs like this

Wolf with Sun Tattoo Double Orca, "Killer Whale" Tattoo




Skin&Ink Tattoo magazine article about Captain Bret's Celtic Tattoos
My article and picture in Harley Davidson 100 year Anniversary Book


All Tattoos at my shop are done by the owner/artist Captain Bret
No flunkies, or apprentices allowed near your skin !





Tribal Tuna Fish


Tribal SKULL Tattoos




Mystic River Tattoo
Sean Penns Back Tattoo
Tattoo that Captain Bret Designed that was used in Clint Eastwood's movie "MYSTIC RIVER" staring Sean Penn as the character "Jimmy Markum" a South Boston Irish mobster with this Celtic styled cross Tattooed on his back
We bury our sins, we wash them clean.



Get in line for a Tattoo by Captain Bret

Fancy Old English letters CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

Old English "Blackletter" Tattoo


Butterflies flying up a ladies leg

Tribal Bear Claw of Strength
click to download this Bear Claw Tattoo design

Tribal Dragon Tattoo
Oooooh look at the nice Tattoos by Captain Bret!

Stylized Tribal Extreme Cross
click to download



American Stylized Tribal Lion
click to download custom Tribal Tattoos like these


Tribal Eagle Photo
Click to download custom Tattoos like this




Ladies, come get a HOT Celtic Tattoo Like this from us at







Tribal Sun Eagle



Tribal Triple Lucky Strength Dragons
Buy Custom Tattoo designs at our Tattoo store




Tribal Dragon

Egyptian Queen

EYE OF RA TATTOO DESIGN
click here for Tattoo downloads

Tribal Moon

Tribal&Celtic Fusion Tattoo

Tribal & Celtic Strength Knot

Tribal Rose

Tribal Styled Name
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD TRIBAL LETTER SETS

Haida Sun

TRIBAL AND CELTIC SUN
ALL TATTOOS BY CAPTAIN BRET
COME SEE ME FOR TRIBAL TATTOOS


Tribal Sun

Kokopeli Tattoo
click to download a cool Kokopeli Tattoo like this

Ancient Tribal Black Strength Dragon
Skin&Ink Tattoo magazine article about Captain Bret's Celtic Tattoos

TRIBAL LION TATTOO DESIGN
Click to download this Lion

Kanji Tattoo

Custom Tribal Dragon by Captain Bret


Pacific Northwest Coast Style Wolf
Buy & Download unique custom Tattoo designs in our online store

Order Tribal Tattoo design CD'S Order Tribal Tattoo designs Books

Custom arm Tribal Tattoo by Captain Bret


Tribal Sun

Fancy Old English letters CLICK TO DOWNLOAD




Custom Firemans Cross Tattoo by Captain Bret


















Tribal Flames Tattoo




Mystic River Tattoo
Sean Penn Back Tattoo
CLICK to DOWNLOAD THIS Cross TATTOO DESIGN NOW
Tattoo that Captain Bret Designed that was used in Clint Eastwood's movie"MYSTIC RIVER" staring Sean Penn as the character "Jimmy Markum" a South Boston Irish mobster with this celtic styled cross Tattooed on his back



Stop - Click and Buy something Please

Triple Strength Tribal Dragons CLICK to DOWNLOAD this design at our store




click to download
click to download Warrior Strength Armband



click to download sexy womens Tattoos

Tribal Rose

Tribal Panther Sun


Links to Download Designs Celtic Crosses Celtic Arm bands Custom Celtic designs Shamrocks Dragons Lions Tree of Life LETTER SETS Tribal Arm bands Custom Tribal Designs Suns Animals Lions Dragons Letter Sets


TRIBAL EAGLE TATTOO

Buy these designs at our Tattoo store

Tribal Tattoo History and Symbolism
The Tribal style originates from the old tribes like the Celtic, the Maori tribes, the Haida tribes, the inhabitants of the Marquesan and the tribes of Borneo. What a lot of people now recognize as Tribal is in fact a new style: New Tribalism are the remains of the old Tribal style. Particularly the Borneo style shows a lot of resemblance with New Tribalism.
Concerning all Tribal styles the division in black and white is important. Not only of what has been tattooed must have a good shape but also the parts that have been left blank must also be well shaped. Besides it is more beautiful that the shapes follow your body contours. The balance with Tribals and Ornamentals are very important. That is the reason why it is so important to have a tattoo done by someone who understands the different styles.
The Celtic tribes
The old Celts lived mainly in England and Ireland (before also in France). Round the year
1000 the Celtic civilization gradually disappeared. Typical of this style is interlace,
spirals, dogs, birds and humans

Custom Celtic Cross by Captain Bret
Buy a Celtic Cross Tattoo design - INSTANT DOWNLOAD - Tattoo design Store
CLICK To buy a Celtic Cross
The Maori
tribes
The Maori originate from New Zealand and have traditional facial tattoos (moko) and
special leg tattoos. This tattoo style, that shows a lot of resemblance with the wood
carving of the Maoris, is typical for its spirals. Under influence of the missionaries the
traditional Maori tattoos disappeared round 1900. In those days the Maori were hunted for
their (tattooed) head as a trophy. The facial tattoos of the Maori were individually
designed and theyre for never copied from each other. According to the legend the
facial tattoos were made to be recognized by friends and family once deceased. According
to the story the light goes right through you when you are dead, but your tattoos show
whom you are. Since 1980-1990 there is an uprising of the tattoo phenomenon under the
Maori in New Zealand. For the Maori a tattoo means inner strength and mastering this inner
strength.

The Haida
tribes
The Haida (Indian tribes) lived on the Northwest coast of America. This style of tattoos,
which shows a lot of resemblance with the woodcarving of the Haida, thunderbirds, beavers,
bears, fish and woodcarving are very common. The pictures are mainly about the Indian
astrology. The Indians believed that you partly take over the strength of the animal when
having such a tattoo. The Haida style is a forceful, masculine style.
The Marquesan
tribes
The Marquesan style originates from the inhabitants of the Marquesan Islands in Polynesia.
These islanders used to be completely covered with tattoos. Their bodies showed picture
stories, for other tribes to recognize whom you were, where you were from and what you
did. In the entire Polynesian area the tattoo culture always has been present, everyone
was tattood. The word tattoo is derived from the word 'tatau' that comes from this area.
The Marquesan style is mainly based on the divinity Tiki, who is always portrayed with his
eyes closed because he smells danger before he sees it. Images that are used a lot in this
style are: shells (wealth), shark teeth (protection) lizards, whales, turtles, fish hooks,
and so on. The Marquesan style is a form of language in symbols.
Borneo
Borneo is situated above Indonesia. In former times the headhunters (from the Iban- and
Dayak tribes) had tattoos for protection and as proof of their achievement. That is how
one obtained a spiral in the form of a flower on the front of the shoulders when making a
long trip, but also for cutting someones head there was a particular symbol. The
headhunters protected the rest of the tribe that lived in trees. They themselves lived on
the ground and by the looks of their tattoos you could see what they did and what they
have been through. Typical for this style are images of scorpions, flowers, dogs, dragons
and spirals.

Buy Tribal Tattoo Designs on CD


click to download Tribal & Celtic Suns
Tattoos by Captain Bret

Captain Bret




Only god can judge me
GANGSTA STYLE

Old English Letter Stomach Tattoo








Fancy Old English letters CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

"All or Nothing" Tattoo script

Smile Now $ Cry Later Tattoo

"cool Tattoo quote"


Tribal Rose
TRIBAL TATTOO DESIGN BOOKS


Tattoos by Captain Bret




Only god can judge me

GANGSTA STYLE
click to DOWNLOAD HUGE collection of Old English letter SETS

Old English Letter Stomach Tattoo

click to DOWNLOAD HUGE collection of Old English letter SETS







We do ALL Tattoo styles, NOT JUST Tribal & Celtic





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So many custom Tattoo design at our shop - It will bust your brain box
click for
e mail
|
(Click)
We do
ALL
Tattoo styles,
NOT JUST Tribal & Celtic |
Captain Bret's Tattoo Shop - 2 Collins St. Newport, Rhode Island
401-846-4488

G'Day
Click for Home Index Page
Celtic Tattoo Photos Tribal Tattoo Photos
Miscellaneous Tattoo Photographs
The Book of Kells (Pagan Celt Viking & Pict Influence on Art)
Celtic Tattoo History Page #1 Page #2 Page #3
Tribal Tattoo History Page #1 Page #2 Page #3
Celtic Mythology Page #1 Page #2 Page #3
Tree of Life Designs and History
A Cultural History of the Modern Tattoo Community
Body Parts (Or Modern Mutations)
Current Tattoo Trends
How Tattoos Work
Directions Hours Discount Coupon F.A.Q.s
Pictures of Tattoo Shop & All our Tattoo Designs
Tattoo Care Instructions
Design Service

These designs, pictures, Photographs, JPG,s,Gifs, files, logos, Tattoos, images, content are used exclusively by Captain Bret's Tattoo Shop Inc. and represents our company, they are our intellectual property 1981 All rights reserved.
All designs and images/content/compilation herein are Copyright 1981. Trade Mark-Service
Mark protections exist. Said Copyright, Copyrights, Service Marks, Trade Marks
may be filed, owned, by all, some, or individually by the following, Bret
A. Lohnes, Captain Bret's Tattoo Shop Inc. and www.tribal-celtic-tattoo.com
copyright 1981
Captain Bret's Tattoo Shop, Established 1980
# 2 Collins St. Newport, Rhode Island. We do Fancy Lettering and Calligraphy. Custom unique drawings, EXPERT AT COVERING OLD TATTOOS, Sailor Jerry styled Tattooing, Traditional American Tattoos. Grey work, or Lots Of Color. AND, of course, Killer Tribal Tattoos




Tribal Turtle Tattoo

Samoan-Polynesian Tattoo by Captain Bret

Polynesian style Tattoo


Pacific Northwest Coast Native Sun

Elvish Script Lettering Tattoo

CLICK to Download Tribal Arm Bands

EXPERT COVER-UPS
We specialize in fixing old Tattoos. We can cover up your old Tattoo.
We will make you NEW again.
Fixing and Re-Coloring faded or improperly executed art is our favorite thing.
Call me 401-846-4488


Triple Strength Tribal Dragons
click to download this cool Tattoo

All Style Tribal Tattoos by Captain Bret

Tribal Trinity triple strength dragons Tattoo

Tribal flame job Tattoo

LARGE ARM TRIBAL TATTOOS

Pacific Northwest Coast Native Tribal Sun Face Tattoo


Tribal Sun Face

Tribal Cross Back Tattoo by Captain Bret

Shark Tattoo




ORCA "Killer Whale" Tattoo

Tribal "FISH" Tattoo - Tattooed by Captain Bret

Looking out for our Tattoo customers

Tribal and Celtic Sun Tattoo download

All Tattoos at my shop are done by the owner/artist Captain Bret
No flunkies, or apprentices allowed near your skin !

Captain Bret at work Tattooing a Custom Design



Old School Butterfly Skull Tattoo with Crown
The Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island


![]()



Love Hearts Wolves Tattoo by Captain Bret


Wolf paw Tattoo Bear paw Tattoo

Warrior strength Tattoo armband design

Tribal Phoenix Tattoo


Fancy Calligraphy Lettering Name Tattoo

Tribal USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor Tattoo

Custom Tribal Lion Tattoo Design by Captain Bret

Tribal Lion tattoo design download



Sailor Jerry Birds. We do CUSTOM Traditional Tattoos also




Scottish Thistle & Celtic Trinity Knot with Tribal Background by Captain Bret


Pacific Northwest Coast Native American Art WOLF Tattoo By Captain Bret

Full arm Tribal sleeve Custom Drawn & Tattoooed by Captain Bret







Tribal Pirate Skull

POLYNESIAN TRIBAL MASK TATTOO


Egyptian King Tattoo Design





TRIBAL FACE TATTOO
Buy these designs at our Tattoo store



TRIBAL LEOPARD DESIGN

Koolest Tribal Dragon
click to download this Tribal Dragon Tattoo Design


Ladies, come get a HOT Tribal Tattoo Like this from us at




Tribal Tiger

Tribal Tiger Tattoo



Tribal Lion




Tribal Dragon Tattoo design download

Pacific Northwest Coast Native Eagles

click to download Pacific Northwest Coast Tribal designs like this

Wolf with Sun Tattoo Double Orca, "Killer Whale" Tattoo




Skin&Ink Tattoo magazine article about Captain Bret's Celtic Tattoos
My article and picture in Harley Davidson 100 year Anniversary Book


All Tattoos at my shop are done by the owner/artist Captain Bret
No flunkies, or apprentices allowed near your skin !





Tribal Tuna Fish


Tribal SKULL Tattoos




Mystic River Tattoo
Sean Penns Back Tattoo
Tattoo that Captain Bret Designed that was used in Clint Eastwood's movie "MYSTIC RIVER" staring Sean Penn as the character "Jimmy Markum" a South Boston Irish mobster with this Celtic styled cross Tattooed on his back
We bury our sins, we wash them clean.



Get in line for a Tattoo by Captain Bret

Fancy Old English letters CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

Old English "Blackletter" Tattoo


Butterflies flying up a ladies leg

Tribal Bear Claw of Strength
click to download this Bear Claw Tattoo design

Tribal Dragon Tattoo
Oooooh look at the nice Tattoos by Captain Bret!

Stylized Tribal Extreme Cross
click to download



American Stylized Tribal Lion
click to download custom Tribal Tattoos like these


Tribal Eagle Photo
Click to download custom Tattoos like this




Ladies, come get a HOT Celtic Tattoo Like this from us at







Tribal Sun Eagle



Tribal Triple Lucky Strength Dragons
Buy Custom Tattoo designs at our Tattoo store




Tribal Dragon

Egyptian Queen

EYE OF RA TATTOO DESIGN
click here for Tattoo downloads

Tribal Moon

Tribal&Celtic Fusion Tattoo

Tribal & Celtic Strength Knot

Tribal Rose

Tribal Styled Name
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD TRIBAL LETTER SETS

Haida Sun

TRIBAL AND CELTIC SUN
ALL TATTOOS BY CAPTAIN BRET
COME SEE ME FOR TRIBAL TATTOOS


Tribal Sun

Kokopeli Tattoo
click to download a cool Kokopeli Tattoo like this

Ancient Tribal Black Strength Dragon
Skin&Ink Tattoo magazine article about Captain Bret's Celtic Tattoos

TRIBAL LION TATTOO DESIGN
Click to download this Lion

Kanji Tattoo

Custom Tribal Dragon by Captain Bret


Pacific Northwest Coast Style Wolf
Buy & Download unique custom Tattoo designs in our online store

Order Tribal Tattoo design CD'S Order Tribal Tattoo designs Books

Custom arm Tribal Tattoo by Captain Bret


Tribal Sun

Fancy Old English letters CLICK TO DOWNLOAD




Custom Firemans Cross Tattoo by Captain Bret


















Tribal Flames Tattoo




Mystic River Tattoo
Sean Penn Back Tattoo
CLICK to DOWNLOAD THIS Cross TATTOO DESIGN NOW
Tattoo that Captain Bret Designed that was used in Clint Eastwood's movie"MYSTIC RIVER" staring Sean Penn as the character "Jimmy Markum" a South Boston Irish mobster with this celtic styled cross Tattooed on his back



Stop - Click and Buy something Please

Triple Strength Tribal Dragons CLICK to DOWNLOAD this design at our store




click to download
click to download Warrior Strength Armband



click to download sexy womens Tattoos

Tribal Rose

Tribal Panther Sun


Links to Download Designs Celtic Crosses Celtic Arm bands Custom Celtic designs Shamrocks Dragons Lions Tree of Life LETTER SETS Tribal Arm bands Custom Tribal Designs Suns Animals Lions Dragons Letter Sets


TRIBAL EAGLE TATTOO

Buy these designs at our Tattoo store

Tribal Tattoo History and Symbolism
The Tribal style originates from the old tribes like the Celtic, the Maori tribes, the Haida tribes, the inhabitants of the Marquesan and the tribes of Borneo. What a lot of people now recognize as Tribal is in fact a new style: New Tribalism are the remains of the old Tribal style. Particularly the Borneo style shows a lot of resemblance with New Tribalism.
Concerning all Tribal styles the division in black and white is important. Not only of what has been tattooed must have a good shape but also the parts that have been left blank must also be well shaped. Besides it is more beautiful that the shapes follow your body contours. The balance with Tribals and Ornamentals are very important. That is the reason why it is so important to have a tattoo done by someone who understands the different styles.
The Celtic tribes
The old Celts lived mainly in England and Ireland (before also in France). Round the year
1000 the Celtic civilization gradually disappeared. Typical of this style is interlace,
spirals, dogs, birds and humans

Custom Celtic Cross by Captain Bret
Buy a Celtic Cross Tattoo design - INSTANT DOWNLOAD - Tattoo design Store
CLICK To buy a Celtic Cross
The Maori
tribes
The Maori originate from New Zealand and have traditional facial tattoos (moko) and
special leg tattoos. This tattoo style, that shows a lot of resemblance with the wood
carving of the Maoris, is typical for its spirals. Under influence of the missionaries the
traditional Maori tattoos disappeared round 1900. In those days the Maori were hunted for
their (tattooed) head as a trophy. The facial tattoos of the Maori were individually
designed and theyre for never copied from each other. According to the legend the
facial tattoos were made to be recognized by friends and family once deceased. According
to the story the light goes right through you when you are dead, but your tattoos show
whom you are. Since 1980-1990 there is an uprising of the tattoo phenomenon under the
Maori in New Zealand. For the Maori a tattoo means inner strength and mastering this inner
strength.

The Haida
tribes
The Haida (Indian tribes) lived on the Northwest coast of America. This style of tattoos,
which shows a lot of resemblance with the woodcarving of the Haida, thunderbirds, beavers,
bears, fish and woodcarving are very common. The pictures are mainly about the Indian
astrology. The Indians believed that you partly take over the strength of the animal when
having such a tattoo. The Haida style is a forceful, masculine style.
The Marquesan
tribes
The Marquesan style originates from the inhabitants of the Marquesan Islands in Polynesia.
These islanders used to be completely covered with tattoos. Their bodies showed picture
stories, for other tribes to recognize whom you were, where you were from and what you
did. In the entire Polynesian area the tattoo culture always has been present, everyone
was tattood. The word tattoo is derived from the word 'tatau' that comes from this area.
The Marquesan style is mainly based on the divinity Tiki, who is always portrayed with his
eyes closed because he smells danger before he sees it. Images that are used a lot in this
style are: shells (wealth), shark teeth (protection) lizards, whales, turtles, fish hooks,
and so on. The Marquesan style is a form of language in symbols.
Borneo
Borneo is situated above Indonesia. In former times the headhunters (from the Iban- and
Dayak tribes) had tattoos for protection and as proof of their achievement. That is how
one obtained a spiral in the form of a flower on the front of the shoulders when making a
long trip, but also for cutting someones head there was a particular symbol. The
headhunters protected the rest of the tribe that lived in trees. They themselves lived on
the ground and by the looks of their tattoos you could see what they did and what they
have been through. Typical for this style are images of scorpions, flowers, dogs, dragons
and spirals.

Buy Tribal Tattoo Designs on CD


click to download Tribal & Celtic Suns
Tattoos by Captain Bret

Captain Bret




Only god can judge me
GANGSTA STYLE

Old English Letter Stomach Tattoo








Fancy Old English letters CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

"All or Nothing" Tattoo script

Smile Now $ Cry Later Tattoo

"cool Tattoo quote"


Tribal Rose
TRIBAL TATTOO DESIGN BOOKS


Tattoos by Captain Bret




Only god can judge me

GANGSTA STYLE
click to DOWNLOAD HUGE collection of Old English letter SETS

Old English Letter Stomach Tattoo

click to DOWNLOAD HUGE collection of Old English letter SETS







We do ALL Tattoo styles, NOT JUST Tribal & Celtic





![]()





So many custom Tattoo design at our shop - It will bust your brain box
click for
e mail
|
(Click)
We do
ALL
Tattoo styles,
NOT JUST Tribal & Celtic |
Captain Bret's Tattoo Shop - 2 Collins St. Newport, Rhode Island
401-846-4488

G'Day
Click for Home Index Page
Celtic Tattoo Photos Tribal Tattoo Photos
Miscellaneous Tattoo Photographs
The Book of Kells (Pagan Celt Viking & Pict Influence on Art)
Celtic Tattoo History Page #1 Page #2 Page #3
Tribal Tattoo History Page #1 Page #2 Page #3
Celtic Mythology Page #1 Page #2 Page #3
Tree of Life Designs and History
A Cultural History of the Modern Tattoo Community
Body Parts (Or Modern Mutations)
Current Tattoo Trends
How Tattoos Work
Directions Hours Discount Coupon F.A.Q.s
Pictures of Tattoo Shop & All our Tattoo Designs
Tattoo Care Instructions
Design Service

These designs, pictures, Photographs, JPG,s,Gifs, files, logos, Tattoos, images, content are used exclusively by Captain Bret's Tattoo Shop Inc. and represents our company, they are our intellectual property 1981 All rights reserved.
All designs and images/content/compilation herein are Copyright 1981. Trade Mark-Service
Mark protections exist. Said Copyright, Copyrights, Service Marks, Trade Marks
may be filed, owned, by all, some, or individually by the following, Bret
A. Lohnes, Captain Bret's Tattoo Shop Inc. and www.tribal-celtic-tattoo.com
copyright 1981


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