Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Polynesian Tattoo Designs - The Perfect Tattoo For You

By Scott Hastings

Thousands of tattoo designs are available on websites and in catalogues waiting to be selected. Tribal Polynesian designs are becoming more common while tattoos in general are becoming more popular these days.

Polynesian tattoo designs come in two specific and different types, The first of these is known as Etua. A spiritual and religious significance is tied to the Etua. They are also magical symbols offering protection from the gods .

While the other style Enata can be described as natural designs which describe the person, their identity and status. This consists of their social standard, the island they come from, place of employment and past events.

Below you will find a list of Polynesian tattoo designs and their respective meanings.

Shark teeth - Sharks' teeth tattoos are for protection.

Turtle Designs - Turtles are used to symbolize lengthy lifespans and fertile natures.

Sea shells are a popular pattern especially among Polynesians and in the past have been linked with wealth.

Shark Designs - Shark imagery is considered as an object of worship. Polynesian shark tattoos are used for a symbol for protection from any 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 gods are typically depicted with their eyes shut. Tiki smells trouble prior to its arrival, and that is the main reason.

The people of the Polynesian islands are spread far and wide. The cook islands, Samoa , Tonga, Easter island , Tahiti, French Polynesia and even Hawaii have a Polynesian heritage. The people across these islands developed into their own distinct cultures over thousands of years.

The shared traits among tattoo designs is truly incredible and also extend to tattoo heritage. In this day and age, Polynesian tattoo designs do not have the same significance because people love them for the design rather than magical protection or a statement of status.

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