This tattoo of a face looks to me like a Maori Tattoo, in the New Zealand tradition. Of course, traditional Ta Moko or Maori tattoos, could also be found tattooed onto the individual;s face and not just an image of a face. Ta Moko was a history of that particular person’s achievements as well as showing their status in the tribe. It was seen as a huge honour for people to have and display Ta Moko and it was worn by men as well as the women. Those of higher rank were allowed to have the markings on their faces. This tattoo is a bit of the best of both worlds. It shows a face…without the added pain of actually being on their face! Great symmetry and line work make this a very solid tattoo choice.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Maori Tribal Tattoo
This tattoo of a face looks to me like a Maori Tattoo, in the New Zealand tradition. Of course, traditional Ta Moko or Maori tattoos, could also be found tattooed onto the individual;s face and not just an image of a face. Ta Moko was a history of that particular person’s achievements as well as showing their status in the tribe. It was seen as a huge honour for people to have and display Ta Moko and it was worn by men as well as the women. Those of higher rank were allowed to have the markings on their faces. This tattoo is a bit of the best of both worlds. It shows a face…without the added pain of actually being on their face! Great symmetry and line work make this a very solid tattoo choice.
Maori Tribal Tattoo
This tattoo of a face looks to me like a Maori Tattoo, in the New Zealand tradition. Of course, traditional Ta Moko or Maori tattoos, could also be found tattooed onto the individual;s face and not just an image of a face. Ta Moko was a history of that particular person’s achievements as well as showing their status in the tribe. It was seen as a huge honour for people to have and display Ta Moko and it was worn by men as well as the women. Those of higher rank were allowed to have the markings on their faces. This tattoo is a bit of the best of both worlds. It shows a face…without the added pain of actually being on their face! Great symmetry and line work make this a very solid tattoo choice.
Feminine Pegasus Tattoo
While a very feminine and girly winged horse, or Pegasus,this is also a well done and clean tattoo. The mane and tail are flowing lively – the wings are fantastic, with great looking feathers. In fact, the wing pressure appears to have dislodged some of the feathers and they hang in mid air whimsically. The horse’s body has great movement and it does a good job of showcasing the head, legs and tail. It is oh so girly – but manages to be fun and pretty at the same time. The colors are very well blended, with great white and blue on the body.
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