The intricacy and abstract nature of Polynesian armband tattoo arm Band Tattoos have led to their continued popularity for hundreds of years. So They are some of the most varied and eye-catching designs available anywhere in the world, and they have such a wide spectrum of meanings that just about anyone can find a tribal armband tattoo that fits their life.
Tiki
Band Tattoo -Tiki is a human-like figure representing Polynesian semi-gods, meaning deified ancestors and heads, who are sublimed after their death. According to their guardian role, they mainly symbolize protection. If you love playing PC games, you’ll find that Tiki patterns are often carved on pillars or stone gates in many lost temples.
Tiki plays a vital role in Polynesian culture. For example, nose symbols mean sniffing danger before it comes. Tiki’s eyes, nose, mouth, and side faces are all important design elements and most Polynesian tattoo designs contain one or more tiki symbols.
Sea Shell
In Polynesian tattoo designs, shells are very common in many designs, especially turtle shells. The turtle shell is a symbol of the turtle, which is a very important sea creature in all the cultures of the Polynesian triangle. It has more meanings than other symbols. Some complex turtle designs could have quite a lot of meanings, according to the elements embedded in them. Turtle shells symbolize longevity, wellness, fertility, and peace
Shark Teeth
Shark teeth are another fish symbol which is very popular among Polynesian tattoo fans. Nearly over 50% of Polynesian tattoo designs have shark teeth symbols embedded in them.
Shark teeth usually represent shelter or coverage, guidance, power, ferocity, adaptability, etc. In Polynesian legend, sharks also represent the god of Polynesian people.
Band Tattoo It has lots of variations and combinations like the ones shown in the pictures above.
OceanOcean symbols are very common among Polynesian tattoo designs. Polynesian people regard the ocean as their final destination when they pass away. So sometimes the ocean is a symbol of death or the world beyond.
