There were many ancient tribes that showed art through tattoos. The Aztec group was one of the most advanced when it come to tattoos. The Aztec left a powerful legacy with beautiful symbols. Aztec tattoos were an art form that held great importance in their culture. They took pride in art and put forth allot to developing the arts. Aztec tattoos are known for their complexity and elaborate patterns and are very distinct. Some designs and shapes were considered to be sacred by Aztecs. Most tattoos had a religious, spiritual or ritual meaning to them. Art was always important to the Aztecs. At young ages, children and women were taught the art of pottery making.
One thing which makes Aztec tattoos different from others is that they are an important role in the culture, many times used for rituals. Aztec tattoos were created idolizing Uitzilopochtle, a god worshiped by Aztecs. People today get Aztec tattoos because of their visual appeal but more importantly for the Aztec people.
Putting a tattoo in a specific place on the body was said to be important by the Aztecs. Tattoos were not only put on Aztec adults, but children as well. A tattoo on the chest, stomach, and wrist showed the child’s commitment to a certain god, each having a specific pattern and design. The Aztecs had many gods and strong beliefs and many tattoos were related to a god. This was a way to honor the god or to show commitment to a particular god. Other popular symbols in the Aztec culture were Eagles, Warriors, Princesses, and The Aztec Calendar.
One of the most scared tattoos in the Aztec culture was the sun, being said that the sun was the giver of life. The sun was thought to be heaven. The sun, moon, and stars were often seen in Aztec tattoos and still are today. Many Aztec tattoos are symbols that showed rank among the tribe members, to give thanks or sacrifice.
Virtually everyone has heard about the Aztecs at some point or another. Today we are lucky enough to carry on their culture and live through their beautiful images, images that have been carried on through many modern tattoos.
Full back ‘Eagle tattoo’ on this website.
Can’t seem to find it anymore.
Stef.
Try looking under http://tattoos-and-art.com/american-tattoos/ or..
http://tattoos-and-art.com/patriotic-tattoos/
I am doing a paper for school on the Cultural Rituals Involved in Tattooing. I was hoping your website could help me with information on this. I appreciate any help that can be given in this area. Thank you very much!
Christie
can you help me to find out a meaning off astecs tatto
What else would you like to know Jack?
Christie —
I don’t have any information on this website related to cultural rituals in tattooing. I’m Sorry. Although at some point this will be added. For now don’t be afraid to let Google be your friend. =0)
Hi and Thank you for all this info, now it would be greatly appreciated if anyone could halp me. I have been searching for a whlle now looking on how to write my name in Mayan Glyphs , I want to know how my name would look and probaly make some additions and get it tattooed. Thanks!
Richard, checkout the warvox website to find what you are looking for:
http://www.warvox.com/mayan-glyphs.php
You will be able to get your name converted into the ancient Maya hieroglyphs, I’am sure you will find interesting tattoo ideas
Many of the symbols represented gods. For instance the flower represented the god Huehuecoyotl, the god of storytelling and dance, and the rabbit Mayahuel, the goddess of fertility.
Hi, could you give me information where I can find Indonesian tattoo´s.
Thanks!
hey people i’m looking to get my sons name done ….. i wanted some thing creative so maybe i thought i could do it sort of Aztec style does anyone know where i can see how it would look????
help…plzzz!!!
i really like the third tattoo on the first row from the first page but i want to know what it all means..the one that has the center piece of the calendar with some kind of creature coming from the bottom of it..help please!!
Im looking for a tatto i have seen it once in California it was a aztec warrior holding his girl in his arms but she was laid across his arms and he was looking down was wondering can u help me find some thing close to it? Thanks