Tattoos in African Styles
Tattoos with African designs like shields, masks and Adinkra symbols
We can also consider these tattoos as tribal, like Polynesian, Maori, Aztec tattoos . These are tattoos created with African patterns, without grays or colors, with defined lines and solid black areas, and clean skin (negative space). In fact, we can make something similar to the classic Polynesian tattoos.
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African Tattoo Designs Samples by Juno: professional tattoo designer
African Sleeve Tattoo
This is a full sleeve tattoo in African style created online according the wishes of this client with Gye Nyame symbol, Adinkra God symbol, as main design for the shoulder, surrounded by African and Adinkra designs to complete the entire sleeve tattoo.
African Sleeve Tattoo with African Mask
For this tattoo, the client wants to include an African mask as the main design on the shoulder, surrounded by Adinkra and tribal designs to complete the entire arm.
African shoulder tattoo design and stencil
What elements make up an African tattoo?
We can add African designs and elements like shields, spears and African masks. Also Adinkra designs: symbols of the ancient peoples of Ghana, representing the wisdom of the Akan people. They have been used in diverse contexts, such as textiles, ceramics, and architecture, to convey messages while also embellishing the pieces.
Also in tattoos…
African Sleeve Tattoo with African face
African tattoo design for male sleeve
African and Samoan tattoo designs
In these two different tattoo designs, we can see the similarities between two tribal styles: African and Polynesian. Both styles work very well together and can be combined to create beautiful tattoos.
Leg Tattoo with Adinkra Symbols
Custom tattoo for wraparound leg with ancient African and Adinkra designs.
African armband tattoo
Custom Armband tattoo design and stencil created for Peter, visitor of this web. A unique design for leg in African style with Adinkra symbols and Roman numerals for the outer side.
