Tribal Tattoos And Designs

Andrew Howland
Updated October 19, 2023 9 items
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Photo list of tribal tattoos on different people, including a variety of ink designs and art. Tribal tattoo designs are a reflection of the person who wears them. What are the best tribal tattoo designs? Some tribal tattoos are elaborate and large, featuring intricate, eye-catching designs that emphasize incredible artwork. Other tribal tats are smaller and more subtle, with sexy tribal tattoos placed on the neck, wrist, and other delicate areas. What tribal tattoo designs are the best? If you're considering getting some new ink, tribal tattoo art could be the way to go. This list includes some great tribal tattoo designs. Be sure to vote for your favorite tattoos and tribal tattoo placements, then vote down those that you don't like.

Good tribal tattoos are appropriate for both men and women. These pictures of tribal tattoos can also be voted on, so that the most popular tribal body art makes it up to the top. Tribal tattoos aren't for everyone, but they look awesome on the right person.

Men might opt for large, dramatic tattoos, as many places on the body make a perfect canvas for tribal tats. Tribal tattoos work well with tribal designs, as do large tribal tattoos on various places on the body. Some might choose to incorporate Tribal tattoos into parts of larger pieces for an edgy accent. Other tribal tattoos might be placed symmetrically on both arms, shoulders, or calves for a mirror effect. 

Women might also opt for large, elaborate tribal tattoos, or they could choose a more 'delicate' looking tattoo design - a single tribal on the wrist or a small tribal on the ankle, for instance. Women often get something a little cheeky or a come hither for a sexy tribal tattoo. Celebrities like Rhianna have tribal tattoos as well. Her ink is a tribal design on web of her hand. Tribal tattoo designs are a bit more commen on male celebrities with Jamie Foxx, Mike Tyson, and wrestler Goldberg all sporting tribal tattoo designs.

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    101 VOTES

    Polynesian Tribal Tattoos

    Polynesian Tribal Tattoos
    Photo: mytat_2s / Flickr / CC-BY 2.0
    The intricacies of Polynesian tribal tattoos make them the perfect candidates for a large piece on the shoulder, chest, or back. 
    101 votes
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    55 VOTES

    Phoenix Tribal Tattoos

    Phoenix Tribal Tattoos
    Photo: Micael Faccio / Flickr / CC-BY 2.0

    The phoenix rising from the lines of a tribal tattoo design adds a deeper meaning to tribal tattoos. Some color – perhaps reds and oranges like fire – will really accentuate a phoenix tribal tattoo.

    55 votes
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    48 VOTES

    Japanese Tribal Tattoos

    Japanese Tribal Tattoos
    Photo: Pinterest
    Japanese tribal tattoos are stunning in their simplicity and look great as bigger tattoos. 
    48 votes
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    45 VOTES

    Wings Tribal Tattoos

    Wings Tribal Tattoos
    Photo: Pinterest

    Feathers share much of the same shape and direction as the lines of tribal tattoos, making wings a natural choice for a great tribal tattoo.

    45 votes
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    38 VOTES

    Heart Tribal Tattoos

    Heart Tribal Tattoos
    Photo: Pinterest

    If you're thinking about a sexy tribal tattoo, a heart is the perfect way to incorporate something edgy with a softer image. This tribal tat design works well in small form and can be placed on the wrist, ankle, or neck.

    38 votes
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    33 VOTES

    Animal Tribal Tattoos

    Animal Tribal Tattoos
    Photo: Pinterest
    Mixing the lines of a tribal tattoo with the angles and features of an animal can make a stunning piece of tat art. Consider adding some color to an animal tribal tattoo for a piece that really pops. 
    33 votes
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    35 VOTES

    Celtic Cross Tribal Tattoos

    Celtic Cross Tribal Tattoos
    Photo: Pinterest
    Adding a bit of tribal flare into a traditional Celtic cross makes for an edgier version of an already great tattoo. Consider the Celtic element when choosing your tribal tattoo design to add a mix of cultures to your tattoo art.
    35 votes
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    32 VOTES

    Skull Tribal Tattoos

    Skull Tribal Tattoos
    Photo: 2Face-Tattoo / Deviant Art / CC-BY 3.0
    If you're going for a lot of edge in your tattoo design, the skull tribal tattoo will speak for you with regards to your level of hardcoreness. 
    32 votes
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    28 VOTES

    Love Knot Tribal Tattoos

    Love Knot Tribal Tattoos
    Photo: Pinterest

    A little more of the Celtic flare than the tribal design, the tribal tat that incorporates a love knot mixes rough and soft edges to great effect.

    28 votes