Though many think of tattoos as a modern means for self expression and individualism, in fact the art of tattooing the skin dates back as far as the Ancient Egyptians, and has been a part of countless cultures since then. Tattooed mummies and the tattooed remains of a man from the Ice Age prove that tattooing is nothing new. Tattooing has been particularly central to the cultures in Polynesia, especially in Samoa, where body ink holds symbolic as well as artistic..
Have you ever wanted a tribal tattoo? Polynesian tattoo designs, inspired by and taken from the various cultures in Polynesians, are extremely popular today. These beautiful styles have been inked for centuries on the bodies of Polynesians, and often held symbolic significance. Today, tribal tattoos are popular on the mainland for stylistic reasons. Ranging from a beautiful and colorful dolphin to the stark black outlines of a Maori tribal tattoo, getting a tribal tattoo is..
Today, Polynesian and tribal tattoos are a popular expression of style and fashion. Known for complex patterns and stark black lines, contemporary tribal tattoos often blend traditional patterns from several cultures to form a distinctive design. This ancient art form has found new life among tattoo enthusiasts in modern times.
Many of the cultures in Polynesia traditionally tattoo the skin. The Maori people in New Zealand, for example, have been tattooing patterns and..
Did you know that tattooing was a common practice even a thousand years ago in the Pacific islands? In Hawaii, tattoos have traditionally been used not only as a form of personal expression but also to distinguish between different tribes. Traditional Hawaiian tattoos were created with bird beaks, bones, and claws, not tattoo machines. These tattoos were usually either symmetrical geometric designs or pictures of flowers or animals. Today, tropical flowers remain one of the..
I have a couple of Tiki Tattoos; both done by Dirk Hays at East Atlanta Tattoo. I highly recommend Dirk, I love his style.
Recognize the guy at the top of the first tiki totem? He's sitting on the beach on the second tat - and he's also in our logo!
I've always been a fan of old-style pinups - pinup girls as drawn back before the WWII - so the second tattoo incorporates both.
You can also see my love for hibiscus. I love its shape and association with Hawaiian Tiki..