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Tattoos
can be classified on the basis of their origin
- Historical - Based on the Historical development such as Tribal
Tattoos. - Location - Based on the region and culture from which it has
developed such as Celtic Tattoos, Cross Tattoos, Dragon Tattoos etc.,
- Designs - Based on the designs of the Tattoos such as Angel Tattoos,
Butterfly Tattoos, Fairy Tattoos, and Flower Tattoos.
- Type of Application - Temporary or Permanent such as Henna Tattoos.
- Area of Application on the Body - such as Lower Back tattoo. All
these types are again interrelated. For instance, Tribal tattoos can
also contain angels in their design.
Celtic Tattoos can also contain
Fairies. The Tattoos can be engraved in part of the body, and hence we
cannot possibly define any particular design for Lower Back Tattoos.
Tattoos which originated from ancient tribes are called Tribal Tattoos.
The original tribes, which had enriched the tattooing styles are the
Celtic Tribes - who lived in England and Ireland, had a style which was
interlacing, spirals, dogs, birds and humans.
Maori Tribes - Originated from New Zealand and have traditional facial
tattoos and special leg tattoos.
Their style shows a lot of resemblance
with wood carving techniques in which skill the Maoris excelled. The
designs in their faces were so unique, to the extent that each person
had an identity of his facial design. Maori hunted each Other to retain
their supremacy among their tribe. Haida Tribes - The Indian Tribes,
which lived in the North West of America. Their tattoos show a lot of
resemblance with the woodcarving of the Haida tribes, consists of
thunderbirds, beavers, bears and fish.
Marquesan Tribes - who inhabited Marquesan Islands in Polynesia. They
used to be completely covered with tattoos. Their bodies showed picture
stories, for other tribes to recognize them. Their style was originally
based on divinity Tiki, who was always portrayed with his eyes closed
because he smells danger before he sees it. Images that are used a lot
in this style are Shells [Wealth], Shark Teeth [protection], Lizards,
Whales, turtles Fish Hooks and so on.
Borneo - Situated in Indonesia.
The head hunters, of this tribe lived
on ground and protected the others of their tribe who lived on the
trees. Typical of their style are The Scorpions, flowers, dogs, dragons
and spirals.
Thus the subject and range of symbols covered by Tribal Tattoos are
vast and are classified as Native Indian, North American India, Pacific
Northwest American Indian, Indigenous, African, Egyptian, mayan, Aztec,
Hawaiian, Samoan, Maori, South Pacific, Micronesian, Polynesian,
Melanesian, New Zealand, Eskimo, Inuit, Wiccan, Pagan, Gothic, Tahitian, Borneo,
Oceanic, Oriental, Asian, Japanese, Chinese, Buddhist, Tibetan, India,
Hindu, Deities, Aboriginal, Fraternal, Military, Heraldic, Ritual,
Amulets, Talisman, Sacred, Mythological, Magical, Alchemy, Mythic Folk
Art, Astrology, Astronomy, Neo-Tribal, Contemporary Tribal, Abstract
Tribal, Geometric tribal, Traditional Tribal etc...
Dagfinn have several pages about tattoo's:
http://www.angel-tattoo.info
http://www.butterfly-tattoo.info
http://www.celtic-tattoo.info
http://www.cross-tattoo.info/
http://www.dragon-tattoo.info
http://www.fairy-tattoo.info
http://www.flower-tattoo.info
http://www.henna-tattoosite.com
http://www.lower-back-tattoo.com
http://www.supply-tattoo.biz
http://www.temporary-tattooonline.com
http://www.tribal-tattooonline.com/
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