Tattoo practices across the globe since at least Neolithic times, as evidenced by mummified preserved skin, ancient art, and the archaeological record.[1] The oldest discovery of tattooed human skin was found on the upper lip of a Chinchorro culture mummy from South America, dating to approximately 6000 BC. (Wikipedia)
In the ancient Egypt the women would tattoo themselves when giving birth as a right of passage. Then there was other women who were tattooed because they were the mistresses or prostitutes for the kings so when they were buried with the kings they were tattooed with jewelry so they always a show of power.
Asian culture has always used tattoos as to disgrace the law breakers, But that changed because high bosses in Akuza would get these tattoos to show their rank by full body tattoos. Then once a year they would get naked and show off their bodies and gives society a understanding of who these people are. The many tattoos have many different meaning. The dragon is for courage, fire, and wisdom. The koi fish represents loyalty, courage, and strength.
The Samoans have always done a traditioal tribal look but the means of the tattoos goes much farther then just looking good. Many say it for tribe ranking or just to differentiate between tribes.
Indonsiona women have tattoos on their faces to represent the time they now have become a women and are ready for marriage. Other tribes have them for the mothers and giving birth to their children.
Age has no limit when it comes to tattoos. My Nana got her first tattoo at 72 years old. A full back piece of a beautiful, colorful, dragon. I cant get the picture to down load but I will never forget what she said "Jennifer, I am 72 and my parents have passed it is time for me to live my life". I have and will never forget those words so now I am up to 23 tattoos personally and have many, many more to go.
tattoo are the one thing you can take to the grave and beyond so why not have a few memories, portraits, things you love to take with you. A little pain is all you have to go through to have these wonderful tattoos with you for the rest of your life.
LOOKING TO GET A TATTOO, SOON AT LEAST!!!! I WANT TO GET MY SONS NAME AND LITTLE HUMMINGBIRD TO SYMBOLIZE MY GRANDMA WHO RECENTLY PASSED THIS LAST DECEMBER (-_-,) BUT I AM A LITTLE NERVOUS WHAT PLACES HURT THE MOST IN YOUR OPINION? I HAVE TO ADMIT I AM A LITTLE BIT OF A MASOCHIST, AND I LIKE PAIN. THE ONLY PAIN I COULD NOT HANDLE WAS CHILD BIRTH HAHAHA LMBO. BUT WHERE WOULD YOU RECOMMEND IS THE IDEAL PLACE?
ReplyDeleteI can only recommend like 30 people my brother, my boy Cody, Lex, my friend voodoo they are all over and all have different styles. So what ever you decide make sure everything is clean and you see how they tat not just their books but actually how they tat.
DeleteLOOKING TO GET A TATTOO, SOON AT LEAST!!!! I WANT TO GET MY SONS NAME AND LITTLE HUMMINGBIRD TO SYMBOLIZE MY GRANDMA WHO RECENTLY PASSED THIS LAST DECEMBER (-_-,) BUT I AM A LITTLE NERVOUS WHAT PLACES HURT THE MOST IN YOUR OPINION? I HAVE TO ADMIT I AM A LITTLE BIT OF A MASOCHIST, AND I LIKE PAIN. THE ONLY PAIN I COULD NOT HANDLE WAS CHILD BIRTH HAHAHA LMBO. BUT WHERE WOULD YOU RECOMMEND IS THE IDEAL PLACE?
ReplyDeleteSome people ask how could last so long without having a tattoo. One- in my youth, I grew up with gangs. A great amount of my time was spent surfing or skate boarding. When my Marine Corps platoon graduated from bootcamp, everyone headed to downtown San Diego to get a tattoo. I have no issues with tattoos- my wife sports 5 of them. Maybe- one day...and if i did, it would be to honor my first wife.
ReplyDeleteI really love the fact you have not gotten one but are still open minded to the fact that they are out there and are here to stay
Deletewow, that's so cool that your Nana decided to get a tattoo at 72, and a huge one on her back, that's awesome... I want to get some of my own and I've been really thinking about ir for a few years so now I just want to go out and get one when ever I get the time and I live on my own. cause I know how you and Jileon I think were talking about them in class on Thursday, I wanna get my first one on my thigh. I want to get the Born This Way Unicorn on the side of my thigh like Lady Gaga has hers. this was a pretty cool entry I liked it. nice job :)
ReplyDeleteJenn--Nice job with your new entries. You have good set up and sign offs, and you present some good points. Your development of those points is supported and discussed well. Good visual appeal. Edit carefully.
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