Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Origins of Tribal Tattoo Design Artwork



The term ‘tribal tattoo design’ today defines a certain style of tattoo that is characterized by it’s use of thick black bold lines.While tribal tattoos are popular in today’s cultures, the Origins of Tribal Tattoo Design Artwork can be found around the world.

It’s presumed that the term tribal was applied to this style of Origins of Tribal Tattoo Design Artwork due to the tribes of the far east and New Zealand having similar tattoo designs on their faces and bodies when early explorers discovered their people.

The natives had tattoos covering their faces and bodies, making them look more threatening to their foes, and sometimes were an indication of their rank within their society

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