Polynesian Tattoo

Polynesian Tattoo

This is because Tiki is able to smell trouble * Tiki - The god Tiki is often shown with eyes closed. It is also believed that if a green gecko laughs then it is an awful omen of bad fortune and illness. * Gecko - It is believed that the gecko has powers of a supernatural nature and are feared but also held in awe by the Polynesians.

 Polynesian shark tattoos are used as a symbol of protection from threats. * Sharks - The shark itself is seen as sacred. * Shells - Shells are a symbol of prosperity to the Polynesian people and it is possible that they were used as the earliest form of currency. * Turtles - A turtle symbol represents long life and fertility.

 Symbols within Polynesian tattoo designs and their meaning are as follows - * Shark teeth - Sharks' teeth tattoos are for protection. This includes their social level, island of origin, occupation and history. While the other style Enata can be described as natural designs which describe the person, there identity and status. They are also magical symbols offering protection from the gods .

 Etua have a strong spiritual and religious meaning to them. The first of these is called Etua. You need to understand that there are two distinct styles when is comes to Polynesian tattoo designs. Tattoos in general are becoming more popular these days and it is tribal Polynesian designs that are becoming increasingly more common.

  There are thousands of tattoo designs to choose from on websites and in catalogs.