Frog Tattoos

Frog Tattoos - Frogs are another popular animal tattoo. They are the symbols of:

• Life
• Fertility
• Harmony
• Licentiousness
  

Many Christians, these days, are getting frogs tattooed on their body because of the anacronym : Forever Rely On God.

Frog Tattoos

Frog Tattoos

Dog Tattoos

One may get a tattoo of a dog for various reasons. But, most of the time dog tattoos are a memorial for a beloved pet who has passed on. Some breeds represent different characteristics that the person may want to have. Some breeds may represent a reputation that one would like.

For example, an APBT advocate may get a tattoo of the breed as a sign of loyalty, strength, and courage, but one who prefers their reputation, may get a tattoo of the same breed with a more viscious demeanor in order to represent power and the fear that is evoked from the breed.

Dog Tattoos

Dog Tattoos

Horse Tattoos

Horses aren't as popular as other animal tattoos, but they are gorgeous none-the-less. Horses are symbols of:

• Gracefulness
• Beauty
• Intelligence
• Free spirited
• Independence
  

Horse Tattoos

Horse Tattoos

Tiger Tattoos

Tigers are not only beautiful in the fur, but on skin as well. They tend to be a symbol of:

• Strength
• Power
• Medicine
• Healing
• Warrior
  

Tigers, in the Chinese culture are seen as an earth symbol and an equal rival to the dragon. In modern literature, the tiger is seen as menacing and fearful. You will find some cute and cuddly tigers, such as Tigger from "Winnie The Pooh", Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes comic, and Tony the Tiger. Or you will see tigers such as Shere Khan, from The Jungle Book, who is seen as the wicked mortal enemy.

Tiger Tattoos

Tiger Tattoos

Snake Tattoos

Snakes can symbolize various things, which is why they tend to make a popular tattoo.

• Deadly or dangerous
• Medicine
• Healing
• Power
  

When seen eating it's own tail in a clockwise direction (head to tail), snakes are seen as one's own life or rebirth. Many civilizations worship snakes. You can find cobra wrapped around the neck of Shiva and Vishnu; temples are found with snakes. Indian cultures pray to the snake. They even have a special day devoted to them.

Snake Tattoos

Snake Tattoos

The Rocks Brahma Bull Tattoo

Dwayne has two tatoos, one on his right arm of a Brahma Bull that represents his sign of the zodiac which is Taurus the Bull and also he has an affinity for bulls. His next tattoo extends from his left shoulder, shoulder blade, and midway his left arm. It is a Polynesian tattoo (basically Marquesan) that he had done in Hawaii sometime in February of 2003 by Po'oino Yrondi - a famous Tahitian tattooist.

What Does Dwayne's Polynesian Tattoo Mean? In early 2003, Dwayne traveled to Hawaii to have his family history tattooed on him—a Samoan tradition. Here he reveals the meanings of his tattoo.

A) These are coconut leaves, or niu, which denote a Samoan chief-warrior.
B) This is the sun which brings good fortune.
C) This isa/ga fa'atasi (three people in one), That's me with my arms open. As it continues on my chest, it connects to my o lo'u to'a/ua (my wife, Dany) and my o lo'u afafine (my daughter, Simone Alexandra).
D) These descending swirls represent past, present and future, with the future becoming ever bigger. The pattern continues under my arm, where its meaning is written: "It changes in the place where it is found to be gone."
E) These two eyes, called o mata e lua, represent my ancestors watching over my path.
F) This is the Great Eye, It's an intimidating symbol that allows its user to possess the spirit of his enemy. The eye is used to distract the enemy in a confrontation.
G) This broken face, marked by shark teeth—a symbol of strength—is my spirit protector and a symbol of my struggle.
H) This is the priest and spiritual guide, who raises a warrior to enlightenment and supernatural power under the eyes of the warrior's ancestors.
I ) These are stones of achievement and abundance. They're the foundation of my life and symbols of my dedication. They bring the right to stand and speak with honor as a Tula Fale—a high talking chief—and they maintain mana, or supernatural power.
J) This is a tortoise shell, to deflect evil spirits. Warriors used shells as shields.
It took between 15-20 hours to have done (not counting his chest that was done afterward). According to Dwayne, when you get a tattoo like this, it tells the story of his life and what he represents, what's important in his life from strength to protection to loyalty to family. It tells a story from beginning to end. During the process of receiving this tatoo he along with his cousin Tanoa'i, who also got a tattoo of the same magnitude that took 24 hours, sat around with other cousins and friends and talked about the story of his heritage as well and played music and sang in order to take their minds off of the pain of getting the tattoo.

The Rocks Brahma Bull Tattoo

The Rocks Brahma Bull Tattoo