DIFFERENT STYLES OF TRIBAL TATTOOS
TRIBAL TATTOO SAMPLES, MEANINGS AND IDEAS and HOW TO GET YOURS ON THE WEB
What are tribal tattoos?
We can say that a tribal tattoo is a tattoo with solid black lines, solid areas in black ink, little or no color, little or no shading, and negative spaces (spaces of skin without ink)
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Polynesian, Aztec, Taino, Inca tattoos: what is the difference?
According to the idea that a tribal tattoo is a tattoo with clear lines, a schematic design, which tends to be symmetrical, with lines and full black areas, with very few grays and colors, without gradients, and a lot of clean skin without ink, we can say that the following are tribal tattoos:
POLYNESIAN TATTOOS:
There are different styles of Polynesian tattoos: Maori, Tahitian, Marquesan and Samoan. Ancient tattoos of the people of Oceania, Australia, Samoa, Hawaii, Polynesian islands. It is a very popular style because several sports and film figures wear Polynesian tattoos: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (wrestler and film actor), Tim Cahill (Australian football player), Roman Reigns (American football player and fighter) and more. In a tattoo like these we can add Polynesian symbols of strength, ocean waves, good luck, protection, eternal life, wisdom and more…
Also we can add modern symbols to tell the story of each customer such as military logos, professions, dates, names in the same tribal style.
AZTEC TATTOOS
Aztecs are an ethnic group of central Mexico, particularly those groups who spoke the Nahuatl language and who dominated large parts of Mesoamerica from the 14th to 16th centuries. The Aztecs settled down in the swampy land around Lake Texcoco, Valley of Mexico.
In these tattoos in Aztec style I usually include Aztec Calendars, feathered serpent (Quetzalcoatl), Nahui Ollin God (eye), Jaguar warrior, Aztec warrior skull, pyramids, ornaments, and much more…
TAINO TATTOOS
The Tainos were inhabitants of the islands of Puerto Rico, Republica Dominicana and others. An ancient culture with a splendid art to create your tattoo. In this style we can make Taino suns, Coqui frogs, Cemi god, and non-Taino elements such as the Puerto Rican flag or The Morro for example. And also combine it with other different tribal styles, the most common being the Polynesian style. I call this style “Taino mixed tattoos“.
TRIBAL TATTOOS: classic style
This is a classic tattoo style, made up of twirls, spirals, generally thick, ending in fine points. With many enveloping rhythms that adjust to the shapes of the area of the body where they will be tattooed.
Learn more about the two styles of classic tribal tattoos: abstract and figurative here:
Can these tattoo styles be combined?
Many people want these style of Taino tattoos combined with Polynesian symbols of strength, shark teeth, ocean waves and spearheads, the style that I call “Taino mixed tattoos“.
Or a Polynesian tattoo with Aztec designs
Are you a Spanish speaker?: puede Ud. ver mi pagina de tatuajes Taino en Español aqui
AFRICAN TRIBAL TATTOOS
This style of African tattoos is also tribal: fine lines, negative space, geometric designs, with Adinkra symbols that are highly requested by visitors to this shop of custom tattoo designs online.
INCA TATTOO STYLE
Incas are the ancient people of the Andes, ancient empire from the Ecuador to the center of Argentina. Cusco the capital of the Inca Empire (13th century – 1532) it’s located in Peru. These are some tattoo designs created by me, 100% online, in Inca style with a Birdman of Tiawanaku, Inca gold mask, Andes cross, Tumi, and Mesoamerican designs.
READY TO GET A CUSTOM TRIBAL DESIGN and STENCIL FOR YOUR NEXT TATTOO?
Tell me what tattoo you want and I do it for you 100% ONLINE
THIS IS HOW TO START:
- Send me this Easy Tattoo Form or email me to get a free quote (and some suggestions, if needed) about the tattoo that you want.
- We will work together step by step creating your tattoo*.
- Get your custom tattoo design ready to be inked at your local tattoo shop.
*Usually, due to my years of experience designing tattoos, you will see your tattoo ready in the first draft. Of course, I will make all the modifications until the tattoo looks as you want. No revision limits.
Or email me if you prefer. Also, you can add a couple of reference pictures about the style and/or designs that you prefer for your tattoo.
