The tribal tiger tattoo, was a powerful symbol across Asia in numerous cultures and has for long been a standard tattoo design in the countries mentioned above. Animal Tattoos is associated with power, ferocity, passion and sensuality, beauty and speed, cruelty and wrath.
The tribal tiger tattoo is rich in its historical as well as mythological significance. In Korea it is treated as the King of Animals and tattoo designs originating from this country would often carry depictions of the tiger as seen through their eyes. In India, the supreme God, Shiva or the Destroyer is depicted wearing tiger skin and riding on a tiger - to show supreme power over the world. The animal is sometimes depicted as a symbol of life and death and all things evil.
Tiger tattoos are some of the most popular tattoos in the world right now. These amazing pieces of art look great almost anywhere on the body. Tiger tattoo designs are perfect for your back, arm, leg or any other part of your body. A poll conducted online in January 2008 estimated that 14% of all adults in the United States have at least one tattoo. Tattoos are popular all over the world, especially among men and women aged 18-29.
Different people may find varied reasons to select this feline creature. One of the hugely popular reasons could be the tiger being considered a symbol of strength, as it is also feared when found in its natural habitat.
You can leaf through the latest wildlife and photography magazines and make a compilation of the best photographs in order to decide on your very own unique tiger tattoo.