Princess Ariel, although she now benefits from the gift of human legs, was born into the royal Triton family of mer-people. She has lost her tail, but will never lose her cultural heritage, and has chosen to celebrate the customs of her ancestors by enduring the mark of dual tribal midsection treasure trails.

There will, no doubt be some discussion regarding whether or not these bold tattoos were influenced by the recent unveiling of Scuba Barbie's flash-art flower tattoos.

This simple, fluid tattooing style will surely attract all sorts of interest, from village farmboys who yearn to hear her voice to young marine biologists who are combing the beaches for mermaid tail.