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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 Quintessential upperarm tribal design
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ArmsAn early adaptation into western culture is the armband, find these and forearm designs here.
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BacksThe back is the largest piece of blank canvas on the body. Find upper, lower and full tribal back tattoos here.
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PictorialThe bold dark lines of tribal tats can be formed into a picture or a normal picture can be put into the design.
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DragonsThe stylized Chinese or western dragon in monochrome is particularly effective.
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CelticThe Celtic tribes of northern Europe had their own distinctive style.
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NativeA relatively newly popular style that takes inspiration from the Aztecs and Incas from South America.
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NamesThe black lines can be formed in such a way as to spell out someones name or other word.
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OtherBasically everything that doesn't fit into any of the categories above.
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