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Cool Tribal Tattoo Designs

New Cool Tribal Tattoo Designs

Tribal tattoo designs became progressively famous in modern world of tattoo. There is something special about their simple intensity and beauty that is attracting people who may not even like tattoos. The ennoble curves and solid angles of these black tattoos can be bold strokes across the skin, or intricate and almost lace-like. Some cool tribal tattoo designs contain human or animal figures. Others are strictly symbolic.

The very first tattoo happened on accident.When some primitives were playing around the fire it would not take long for someone to fall in and get poked. Later heal before they’d realized that they were on to something. The news probably spread really fast and prompted the invention. It is rumored that the first tattoos were of the sun or flames in honor of the sun gods.

There were three main factors that took the practice of tribal tattooing from the realm of art and into the plane of the spiritual: pain, permanence and loss of the life source (blood). This mystical trio elevated the tattoo from mere art and transformed it into a chance to draw people into a relationship with god of magic powers.

Because body and soul were generally thought to be identical to one another, your tattoos then existed on two planes: the physical and spiritual realms. Many of the tribes from Borneo believed that tattoos would not only be enough to get them to the proper spirit world, but that their tattoos also offered them special qualifications for advantageous occupations upon their arrival.It has been found that most primitive tribes used some form of body marking, scarifications or the use of plain, temporary body paints.

Although lots of people choose to get cool tribal tattoos in order to keep in touch with their own culture, you don’t have to carry the ancestry of the culture to get a tribal tattoo. However, out of respect for the culture, you should take some time to learn about the history and meaning of tattoos in that society. By doing some research you will find a tribal tattoo that are not only drawn artistically, but also that reflects a association between how you see the world and the feelings of the culture that originated the design.

Ankle Tattoos

of the body to have a tattoo for both men and women alike, the ankle is a very stylish place to have a tattoo while it is also very easy to conceal, if need be.

Not surprisingly, many famous people have tattoos on their ankles, including the likes of Megan Fox who has a delightful crescent moon and star on her ankle, Ashlee Simpson has a cute pair of cherries, Alyssa Milano has a rose vine and Nicole Richie has a beautiful rosary wrapped around her left ankle.

Checkout these pictures of ankle tattoos.

Here are a few other celebrity women with ankle tattoos: Rihanna has a small musical note, Kelly Clarkson has a nice sunflower tattoo, Penelope Cruz has the number 883 and Hilary Duff has a tiny little anchor tattoo on her ankle.

And don't forget to checkout these other celebrities who also have ankle tattoos.

Lovely actress Christina Applegate has a tattoo on her ankle, model Gisele Bündchen has a crescent moon and stars, Gillian Anderson has unique tribal turtles, Marc Anthony has a cross tattoo on his ankle, Diora Baird has an arrowhead, Ana Beatriz Barros has a crescent moon and star, Catherine Bell has a small heart design, Alyson Hannigan has tribal dolphins and Jennifer Love Hewitt has the phrase "I am..." tattooed on her ankle.

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Viking Tattoo Pictures And Cultural History: Artwork Ideas

If you could go back in time somewhere around the 10th century, you could have the unpleasant experience of running into a Scandinavian Viking on the European or North Atlantic shores. Fortunately for you're valuables, you will have to settle for a modern day Viking tattoo instead.

Vikings were warriors with swords traveling by ship with the goal of raiding and thieving their way to survival. Most of the evidence of their culture comes from archeological finds, since the concept of writing on paper was not invented in their time.

Some later writings have surfaced, but the more reliable sources of information come from longships and runes left behind from ages ago.

All things change through time, and the perception of the Vikings has definitely benefited from this. Though they were likely vicious, ruthless raiders who left death and disruption in their wake, many now see them as heroic.

Viking tattoos are often used to portray manly strength, courage, and victory. They are sometimes shown standing at the tip of a ship at sea with large swords held up in the air. This is the ultimate sign of victory; of champions.

Viking Tattoo Pictures:

A Viking tattoo can also represent the darker side of the culture. Some present close-up facial portraits of men with the characteristic long, shaggy beard. Others trade the beard for patches of animalistic fur across the face and shoulders. These portraits typically feature piercing eyes portrayed with dark black and white shading.

The concept of the Viking is similar to that of the pirate, but the symbols used in each tattoo are quite different. They symbols that many Viking tattoos have in common include the sword, ship, and beard. Most are also displayed with muscular, strong bodies.

Some may be represented on horses and may have elaborate headgear. For the most part, these are strong tattoos designed to deliver a perception of courage, danger, or fear.

Picture of a superbly drawn viking back piece featuring a pair of warriors armed for battle. Donning long beards and fierce expressions.

Picture of a color-rich viking tattoo featuring a blonde headed man with braided hair and piercing eyes. Design is located on the shoulder and upper arm.