| Every culture around the world has something | | | | U.K., Celtic tattoos make use of an endless not or |
| unique that defines it. Whether it is their religion, a | | | | weave that represents the circle of life. Celtic |
| ritual, a taboo, every society differs from one | | | | tattoos also incorporate the Christian faith with a |
| another. However, there are a lot of similar norms | | | | unique cross, the tree of life and the holy trinity |
| that we all share. One example of this would be | | | | design. Also, Celtic tattoos look great in simple |
| the use of tattoos. | | | | dark ink. |
| Originally, tattooing was a rite of passage. For | | | | Another popular tribal tattoo design would be the |
| men, it could mark battles, ancestors, a | | | | various Polynesian styles. Spread through |
| relationship with the gods or the number of lives | | | | thousands of islands in the Pacific Ocean, |
| he had taken. For women, it could mean they | | | | Polynesian tattoos vary greatly. From the Maori |
| were ready to be wed, someone's property or a | | | | style of New Zealand to the Native Hawaiians, |
| dedication to her children. In ancient times, | | | | these designs are beautiful and carry symbolic |
| tattooing was a huge ritual. It was a timely and | | | | messages. Polynesian styles focus on unique |
| painful ritual and was held in high importance. | | | | curves and swirls and they are usually done in |
| Across the board, tattooing was done with either | | | | large to medium sized tattoos. They are great |
| a fish bone or a thin razor sharp flake. | | | | arm, chest, back and leg tattoos. |
| While the purpose and the way people were | | | | Lastly, Mayan and Inca tattoos are a less popular |
| tattooed were the same, styles were unique to | | | | style of tribal tattoo design but they still look |
| their own region. Polynesian, Inca, Mayan and | | | | amazing. After the Conquest, these cultures were |
| African tattoos all differed greatly. Each society | | | | essentially erased. Through a study of ancient |
| made use of their own art style while decorating | | | | artwork and culture, people have brought back |
| their body. Today, many of these styles have | | | | tribal tattoo designs. |
| become very popular among young people. You | | | | If you are considering getting a tribal tattoo then |
| may have seen an armband tattoo with unique | | | | you should consider what the heritage means to |
| and creative swirls. Well most likely you have | | | | you. If you simply think they look cool then I |
| seen a tribal tattoo. Here are some examples of | | | | would suggest studying each style. You will see |
| tribal tattoos. | | | | there are a lot of commonalities between most |
| One of the most popular types of tribal tattoos | | | | tribal tattoos. On the flipside, there are a lot of |
| designs would be Celtic style. Deriving from the | | | | differences that set the styles apart. |