Tribal tattoos are traditionally used for aesthetics, spiritual beliefs, and markings for a ritual passage (badge of honor) for men and women, particularly tribal warriors. The purpose of tribal tattoos may vary from one tribe to another, as some tribes in the ancient times did also use tattoos as camouflage when hunting in the woods. Meanwhile, modern tribal tattoo designs are derived from Aztec, Polynesian, Iban, Samoan, and Maori influences.
Multiple tribes from the pre-colonial era in Asia-Pacific, Northern Europe, Africa, and the Americas still exist today, from which modern tattoo designs are usually styled after. Some tribal tattooists are a direct descendant of tattoo artists from the older generations such as those that practiced hand tap tattooing from the islands of Polynesia, Philippines, Brunei, Samoa, and Hawaii. However, the designs may vary depending on the nature representations and colors. Some tribes such as the Aztec used a combination of…
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