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Tribal tattoo designs make up 30% of all tattoos
commsioned and inked. Tribal tattoo designs are generally
considered designs associated with a certain indigenous or
aboriginal peoples. Tattoo designs of a tribal nature may
include Polynesian, Aztez, Southwestern American Indians and
more.
The symbolism of tribal artwork and tattoos are that of belonging,
to a group, of related or likeminded people. The very word
tattoo, in fact, comes from the Polynesian word "tatao" which
means "to tap." The Tahitians used the word "tatu" which meant
"to mark."
For a detailed history
of "tribal tattoos" check out VanishingTattoo.com and
for some history check these two sites:
Tattoos.com
Wikipedia.org
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