The basic tribal tattoo is characterized by long and solid symmetrical
designs which look like sharp piercing spears and glowing flames. These
designs are derived from ancient tribal outfits which used the tattoos
as a social distinguishing factor that basically showed that you
belonged to the class of warriors and you - you belong to the wise men
class. Moreover, the tattoos were a sign to galore the numerous
achievements of a particular tribe probably over another and so on to
the social stature of a tribesman. In the current and more civilized
dispensation, Tribal art and Tattoos have grown or basically transformed
into tattoos that are now used for artistic reasons. And looking at how
solid and texturally beautiful and powerful the tattoos are and their
designs showing certain exquisite intricacies, one could begin to
understand why they are popular.
Tribal Tattoos and Tattoo Designs go back to the Egyptian super power
era and then crossed to other nations with the same tenacity that it had
in its inception. The basic symbolism of tribal art is now lost, only
tribal scholars seem to understand them, and aesthetics has therefore
taken hold of the essence of the tattoos. But if you are very keen,
looking at the tribes in the world that still hold on to their cultures,
tribes in West Africa, Asia and South America, you will still see their
witchdoctors, hunters, chiefs and "warriors" still adorned in
distinguishing tribal patterns.
