Free Tattoo Designs
To begin with, that will determine the terms commonly used in tattoos (hereinafter – the tattoo). Students tattoo agree that the term “tattoo” coined the famous traveler Captain James Cook after his voyage to the hot region of Oceania and Polynesia. “TATTOO” the dialect of the islanders meant to “draw”. In yavaytsev “TAU” – “injury.” Today, under TATTOO understand “an introduction to the skin by piercing-cutting tool coatings, to get a long pattern of disappearing.”
It is clear that in different regions of the Earth TATTOO is particularly features unique to her. For example, the peoples of the north-east of Siberia and Alaska (Chukchi, Hunt, Inuit, Nenets) cultivated images of totem animals – protectors of the tribe: the Bear, Whale, Deer. In the Scythian chiefs and princesses were drawings of horses, sheep and mythical creatures. Tattooed covered body, arms, legs, face. This was done to mark both belonging to a different genus, tribe, and to intimidate the enemy in battle. For example, the ancient Slavs like the tattoo was applied themselves warriors …
Are not going to talk about it, because the Internet is full of information about the tattoo. But some of the iconic motives should be mentioned. For example, a special tattoo shaman associated with the sense of healing, predictive, ritual and spell-like practices of the shaman, frequently – the leader of the tribe. Suffered a similar function tattoo in Asia, where (for example, Burmese) acted as an amulet. In Polynesia, for men or women of the tribe to apply tattoos symbolized the marriageable age. In Oceania, in addition to the distinctive character belonging to one or another kind, a tattoo was a sign of high social status. Hunters and anglers could tattoo themselves symbols of animals and fish for good luck in hunting, masters of various trades – subjects of his work. The leaders of the Maori in New Zealand were very concerned about the accuracy of reproduction of pictures of facial tattoos (called “Moko”), placing them carefully redrawn, such as personal signatures on the sale of their lands savvy Brits in the XIX century.
Especially flourished tattoos the sailors, having seen enough wonders around the world. Everyone knows about the poor Cook, who was devoured by cult natives. But many people forget about Russian famous explorers like NICHOLAS Maclay or graph Fyodor Tolstoy (the Americans) in the expeditions of Admiral Krusenstern, also have made a major contribution to the study of the culture of Oceania (New Guinea, Micronesia), in contrast to the remaining intact COOK and had to body tattooing, as an American. Picture turtle meant that its carrier crossed the equator. anchor – that seafarer was subjected to the Atlantic, a mermaid – the eternal love of the sea. Pirates decorated themselves not only the skull, but the crucifixion – and a safety net, and perhaps, hoping to soften the judges and executioners.
Today, someone will find a pattern of sexual or aggressive tribal overtones, the desire to speak, to stand out from the crowd. Instead favorite names are common names of football and hockey clubs, musical groups. After all, people who barely acquainted, in these days very soon diverge, but the music or your favorite club – it’s for life. There remain, of course, marginal groups with sign system of tattoos (which it would be better to refer to tattoos), but most people understand that a tattoo today – a great way to decorate themselves in an unusual way to record an event. Benefit STYLES, stories and sketches in a wide number of tattoos.
