They say that when in the XIX century in Europe, returned the sailor, who spent many years with the natives in New Zealand, looked at him as a rare wonder. The ladies at the sight of him faint, because the whole body was covered with sailor tattoos.
The word "tattoo" has come to us from the Polynesian languages as a result of travels of Captain Cook in Tahiti. For the Maori of New Zealand's process of applying tattoos have spiritual significance. Male Maori tattoo was applied all over the face. Each drawing, which is sometimes done in a few weeks, was a unique and highly amplified features a particular person. But in general it is not unique to the distant natives.
Here are the Top 5 Most Wanted Tattoos :
UV WHITE INK - HIDDEN ANGEL
Rather than working with big black-lights in a dim setting, using a UV tattoo machine light is essential and practical for UV white ink artists. The U.S. has approved a few UV inks, but it's controversial and debatable whether there are carcinogenic and allergic effects.
WISHING UPON A STAR
We are trying to understand this one. It looks painful but the text is positive.. we don't want to get all philosophical but you can read a lot into this. Love seems to be the highlight.
TRUE ARTIST TATTOO
This is better than most paintings one can see in the London National Gallery.
"I live my life for the stars that shine"
Symbols and Meanings
Yeah.. sometimes "A Rose is Just a Rose," but the dominance of the color black used for symbols here, allows them to stand out like landmarks on a map. Surely these pictures or images tell an interesting story.
3D Tattoos
This leg ..or this that looks like it's carved into wood! Do you think people try to knock on her leg?! It's Incredible!
