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Showing posts with label maori tattoos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label maori tattoos. Show all posts

Maori tattoo designs


  • Maori pattern - the tip of a spear

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The spearheads can be seen on almost every Polynesian tattoo design. The symbol stands for courage and struggle. They are usually used in combination with other symbols to convey certain meanings. For example, a band of spearheads and a band of Enata symbols by its side means victory over the opponent.

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  • Polynesian Tattoos - Maori Pattern Shark Teeth

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Shark teeth stand for protection, leadership, power, savagery, adaptability, etc. In Polynesian legends, sharks also represent the god of the Polynesians. Its authoritarian charisma make the shark motif very popular. It can be used to fill gaps or to frame certain areas and also the whole tattoo. The triangles can taper to any point, i.e. they can be designed to be equilateral or isosceles.



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In Polynesian culture, lizards and geckos are considered to be manifestations of the gods with the name Moko (this is also the name of the face tattoo in Maori culture). This creature can talk to the gods, observe the world beyond, bring happiness. In Maori culture it is believed that the lizard protects against evil and disease.



Maori Tattoo Stencils




Maori tattoos: the most beautiful symbols and their meanings


Maori tattoos often have a very special meaning. We'll show you the most beautiful Maori symbols and reveal what's behind the tattoos.


Maori tattoos are more than body jewelry. They usually have a profound meaning and are very complex. The special tattoos have their origin in New Zealand. They were (and still are) one of the trademarks of the native people there, the Maori. But not only in New Zealand, also in Polynesia, which includes Hawaii, this type of body art looks back on a long history. What many do not know: Maori tattoos are even considered the original tattoos.


The meaning of Maori tattoos differs depending on the symbols used. Small motifs are often incorporated into an elaborate pattern. Sea symbols such as a wave, a turtle or shark's teeth are widespread.


Unlike "normal" tattoos, outsiders cannot see at first glance what the Maori tattoo means. Because every Maori tattoo is individually engraved and can even be adapted to your own life story. And that is exactly what makes the Polynesian tattoo, as this tattoo style is also called, so special.


Are Maori tattoos suitable for women?


Maori tattoos are mainly characterized by their wide lines and clear, striking patterns. As a result, the Polynesian symbols often appear very hard and dark. Usually a Maori tattoo also covers quite large areas of the body. For example, in the so-called Polynesian sleeve, the entire upper arm is traditionally tattooed.


Therefore, many mistakenly believe that Maori tattoos are only suitable for men. But that's not true. Women can also wear this traditional tattoo style great. There are many small Maori motifs with a great meaning.


Interesting idea maori tattoo.


Interesting idea maori back tattoo.

Maori tattoos.

Maori tattoos are among the most distinctive tattoos in the world and have their own identity amongst the Polynesian tattoos. Tattooing is a sacred art among the Maori people of New Zealand, and probably came to them from the islands of East Polynesia.


Maori tribal full back tattoo, only for men.

Maori tribal full back tattoo, only for men.

 

Tribal Maori Tattoos:

One of the most prolific tattoo designs are the tribal tattoos with their free-flowing lines and intricate structures.
Many ancient tribes used tattoos to mark themselves as a sign of identification and also as a sign of loyalty to a particular tribe. The Maori tribe from New Zealand still use tattoos to mark members of the tribe, and some tribes in Africa too use tribal tattoos to mark tribesmen. Tattoos have long been a mark of individualistic expression and a symbol of ones faith and belief system. Using the body as a moving canvas, many people are getting tattoos to showcase their views and preferences. The word tattoo comes form the Samoa word 'tatau', Polynesian tribal tattoos are deemed to be as old as the art of tattooing itself. Hawaii has similar culture as the other pacific islands and Hawaiian tribal tattoos are also in great demand nowadays.

Back tattoo, Maori tribal design:

A great place to have tattoos is the back, simply because of the large flat area available to experiment 


Handsome, tribal half sleeve maori tattoo.


Handsome, tribal half sleeve maori tattoo.

 

Tribal Maori Half Sleeve Tattoos:

 

Tribal tattoos are by far the most popular choice and understandably so. Their geometric nature means that they look great when wrapped around curved surfaces such as your shoulder. Imagine doing that with a photo realistic tattoo - it would just look warped!
Maori and Polynesian style tattoos are the most popular in the tribal genre for this location.


Interesting back flowers tattoo for girls, maori tech.

 
Interesting back flower tattoo for girls, maori tech.

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Traditional Maori Tattoo Design Technique:

Among the Maoris, traditional tribal tattoos are known as 'Ta Moko'. Tattoos for men used to be bold spiral patterns that usually covered the face, legs and buttocks. The ones for women were usually carved on the chin, lips, neck and back. Unlike modern tattooing techniques, the traditional tattoos were carved in, using a chisel in the ancient times. These chisels were made from albatross bones and the tattoo ink was applied through incisions in skin.

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