There are thousands of tattoo designs to choose from on websites and in catalogs. Tattoos in general are becoming more popular these days and it is tribal Polynesian designs that are becoming increasingly more common.

You need to understand that there are two distinct styles when is comes to Polynesian tattoo designs. The first of these is called Etua. Etua have a strong spiritual and religious meaning to them. They are also magical symbols offering protection from the gods . While the other style Enata can be described as natural designs which describe buy without a prescription the person, there identity and status. This includes their social level, island of origin, occupation and history.

Symbols within Polynesian tattoo designs and their meaning are as follows -

Shark teeth - Sharks' teeth tattoos are for protection.

Turtles - A turtle symbol represents long life and fertility.

Shells - Shells are a symbol of prosperity to the Polynesian people and it is possible that they were used as the earliest form of currency.

Sharks - The shark itself is seen as sacred. Polynesian shark tattoos are used as a symbol of protection from threats.

Gecko - It is believed that the gecko has powers of a supernatural nature and are feared but also held in awe by the Polynesians. It is also believed that if a green gecko laughs then it is an awful omen of bad fortune and illness.

Tiki - The god Tiki is often shown with eyes closed. This is because Tiki is able to smell trouble before it is seen.

The people of the Polynesian islands are spread far and wide. They include The Cook Islands, Samoa , Tonga, Easter Island, Tahiti, French Polynesia and even Hawaii. The people across these islands developed into there own distinct cultures over thousands of years. However what is fascinating is the cultural similarities that developed especially in the practice of tattoo artistry. However Polynesian tattoo designs of today do not mean as much in this day and age as people love them for the design rather than magical protection or a statement of status.

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Why I am choosing butterfly tattoo for my art? This is because the butterfly can be whimsical, flirty or even sexy, depending where on body the tattoo is located in addition to how it is depicted. The butterfly tattoo also has variety of design can choose from many clarifications that range from tribal butterfly designs and smaller less conspicuous butterfly tattoo art designs.

One of my main reasons to choose butterfly tattoo is because it portrays femininity. Some people look to butterfly tattoo designs as a prescription medicine freedom of expression or even an embodiment of some cultural meaning. This shows toughness but the idea of a butterfly tattoo can also signify a cuteness that tempers the toughness of the woman. Therefore, it could be interpreted that butterfly tattoo designs could be symbolic of birth, a rediscovering of self or the start of a new life.

Another reason for me to choose a butterfly art tattoo can be because it is a tattoo for women that come in a variety of colors. This colorful flying creature is often viewed as magical and characteristic of the human imagination. The designs of the butterfly tattoo are also flexible enough to be available in small and large designs. Smaller design will fit in the wrist and other smaller skin areas but can also be enlarged to fit larger skin areas.

I always check at local library for resources on butterflies, especially so that i can get a good look at the rainbow of colors, hues, intensities and patterns. No two butterflies are exactly alike so i will have to study them closely in books, magazines, encyclopedias and other resource materials. When I am thinking have a few favorites, make color copies of them so that i will have something to take to the tattoo artist. This commitment makes my choice of butterfly tattoo designs all the more important.

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