Music tattoos. You see them nowadays in many different designs. Behind every music tattoo is a story, a meaning, an identity. Music tattoos have been around for a long time. If we dive into history, we end up in the Tribal Tattoo Music Culture.

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Maoris

For that, we go back to the original inhabitants of New Zealand, the Maoris. The Maoris call tattoos Ta Moko which stands for decoration of the body and face. To the Maoris, tattoos not only mean beauty but also a meaning of where you come from and where you belong. It means life. The amount of tattoos a Maori has on his body and face indicates his social status. The more tattoos the more status, the more prestige. Not only the men have tattoos, but also the women. The tattoos on the face often have a mask-like effect and often extend to the neck and neck as well. But not only the Maoris have a Tribal Tattoo Culture. You can also see this culture in Aztec and Borneo culture, Samoa, Hawaii, India, Polynesia.

This Maori tattoo on the shoulder symbolises strength and courage.
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Tribal tattoos

Tribal tattoos are all black coloured tattoos with dots, geometric figures and abstract lines. The difference in the application with the tattoos is different among Maoris. These are applied with a scalpel and setting the tattoos this way is also more painful. Also, the meaning or symbolic significance of a tribal tattoo varies from culture to culture. For instance, it may be connected to a ritual in which the tattoo is put or received or it symbolises protection, strength. In the music world, several artists have also had Tribal tattoos, including singer Robbie Williams and singer Rihanna.

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