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Tribal
tattoos have become one of the most popular forms of body art. The
swirling, often monochrome designs lend themselves to many areas of the
body. The skillful application by an experienced artist will give a
tattoo to be proud of. We hope you find inspiration here. |
Origin
& History of
Tribal Tattoos
The
term tribal tattoo has its origins in Maori and Polynesian tribal
culture where warriors would show status and bravery with a facial
design or Moko. Thought to have originated in Fiji and Samoa several
thousand years ago, they have been worn as symbols of rank, authority
and virility throughout the many islands of Polynesia and the Pacific
Ocean. These traditional designs were steeped in meaning based on area
of the body and shapes used. Today the heavy black, aggressive lines of
the traditional tribal tattoo have been taken to stylized extremes but
whilst a Maori warrior wouldn't be seen dead with an intricate pattern
with a delicate floral center piece the inspiration comes from his
heritage.
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