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Tattoo Art: As Skin Decorations

With our increased interest in body art, tattoo pictures can be used not only to decorate the body, but can be used in other forms of decorations. Tattoo designs have become more popular and a simple search on the internet will provide you with many websites pictures of custom tattoos to peruse but also download some of them for free. Other forms available for the use of decorating with designs are being used in many different ways. This helps the artist to reach a greater number of people and also provides a way to display their work in other forms, other than just body art.

One of the earliest ways that tattoo pictures crossed over into more mainstream avenues is through picture frames. Many picture frames that have a handcrafted look to them will utilize tattoo designs to make the frames look more attractive. Butterfly tattoos, flowers or other typical images will be adorned on the frame. They aren’t just drawings of butterflies, but are stylized images that look exactly how a tattoo of a butterfly would look on your body.

With the internet and computers becoming used all the time by virtually everyone, tattoo pictures have become a form of digital decoration. People will use a tattoo picture for their Facebook image, as a screen saver or as the background for their desktop. This is tattoo art design at its best, as perfectly symmetrical images can be created using powerful software, and a level of detail impossible to reproduce on the human body can be created for use on the computer.

Religious and spiritual tattoos have been around for a long time, and the use of tattoo pictures to represent a belief system can be found in many different designs. While cross tattoos have been used for many years to symbolize a belief in Christianity, other religious groups have also used images to express not only their religion but also their individual belief systems. Many cross designs in churches are more intricate than the simple cross. Shrines, temples, and even totem poles have always had images with meaning etched into material, such as wood or even silver and gold.

With our North American society changing and accepting body tattoos, tattoo pictures will be used more frequently in other forms of expression. Tattoo picture design has branched out into the mainstream of society through computers. You may now choose to pick a tattoo image for a screen saver or as a picture representing yourself in chat groups. Also, you can pick a picture frame that symbolizes the decorations in your home or even the picture that is framed, or use a picture to show your religious or spiritual beliefs. It can be on any object as tattoos now have a greater acceptance in our society.

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Tribal carvings – Three Indians!

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Rare New Hebrides house post carving, Vanuatu Tribal Art – t2202 $2,900.00

Antique African Tribal carving statue Baga Drum $2,575.08

Antique Colorful Carved Sideboard Damchi Tribal Jaipur Furniture India 55x41x22 $2,199.00

VINTAGE ANTIQUE TRIBAL DANCE WOOD CARVED FACE MASK HEAD $1,650.00

Primitive Wood Carved Tribal Fertility Monkey Statue $1,500.00

East African Chief’s Tribal Chair, Hand Carved From Solid Mahogany Log, Rare $1,500.00

Rare Asmat Tortoise Carving Figure Jipae Tribal Art PNG $1,500.00

Huge Handcarved Primitive Suspension Skull Carved Hook Tribal Sepik Oceanic Art $1,399.99

Very Rare Unique Asmat Tribal Warrior Hunter Hand carved Wood Carrier Pigments $1,399.00

Rare Polychrome Pigments Asmat Tribal Drum Hand carved Ethnic Details Percussion $1,299.99

ANTIQUE AFRICAN CHAIR SIGNED SEAT CARVED CHIEF’S HUGE TRIBAL LION $1,214.98

PAIR ANTIQUE TRIBAL WOOD CARVED ASIAN MAN WOMAN STATUE $1,062.50

Antique Furniture Sideboard Tribal Carved Wood Cabinet Chest Buffet $990.00

Tribal Carving Sideboard Antique Chest India Furniture $978.00

PLasma TV Stand Tribal Sideboard Red Patina Antique Hand Carved Chest $978.00

Antique Oceanic or S. E. Asian Tribal Carved Duck $950.00

Antique Tribal Latin American ? Oceanic ? Wood Carving $950.00

AFRICAN ART, TRIBAL ART, CARVED WOOD LARGE BACONGO FETISH $950.00

Old Finely Carved Tribal BAKONGO Nailed Dog African Art $950.00

ESTATE SALE ANTIQUE AFRICAN BAMILEKE TRIBAL RITUAL VODUN WOOD / TIN PIPE CARVING $899.99

14K yellow gold bracelet with carved Jade tribal animals ESTATE $889.00

Pair Folk Art Wood Carved Animal Hide Tribal Drums $850.00

Navajo 20″ Hand Carved Tribal Ceremonial Dancer Kachina by H. Reis $822.00

Native American Hand Carved 20″ Tribal Ceremonial Eagle Dancer Kachina Doll $799.00

Master Carved Antique Woman Statue Carved from Ebony Wood Tribal East Africa Art $799.00

primitive AFRICAN tribal ART pair LAMP ox BONE + wood CARVED ethnic MAKONDE tusk $799.00

Old Carved Papua New Guinea Sepik River Tribal Oceanic $750.00

Real!, Old Tribal Carved W/Inlay African Walking Cane $745.00

AFRICAN ART, TRIBAL ART, CARVED WOOD HELMET MASK $700.00

RARE VINTAGE AFRICAN TRIBAL INLAID CARVED WOOD MASK $680.00

“Shona Tribal Female Warrior” Cobalt Art Sculpture Hand Carved in Zimbabwe! $675.00

AFRICAN ART, TRIBAL ART, CARVED WOOD YUROBA STATUE $660.00

Old Carved Nude Male Papua New Guinea MAPRIK Tribal $650.00

VINTAGE ANTIQUE MEXICAN TRIBAL WOOD CARVED FACE MASK $600.00

Vintage Baule Polychrome Ivory Coast African Carved Wood Tribe Tribal Mask $595.00

NICE OLD RARE VINTAGE AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVED WOOD MASK $510.00

Primitive African Carved Wood Bowl Tribal Used Beauty $509.99

Rare Tribal Clan Crocodile whistle Detailed Carving Feathers Sepik Papua Guinea $499.99

VINTAGE MEXICAN PAINTED CARVED DIABLO CEREMONIAL RAM HORN GLASS EYES TRIBAL MASK $499.00

VTG ANTIQUE ESTATE RARE MID CENTURY EAMES TRIBAL TIKI CARVED BIRD DRUM GUITAR $487.99

African Art Large Tribal Hand Carved Mask Mbunda Zambia $481.37

Large Hand Carved African Tribal Helmet Early 20th CTY. $479.00

VINTAGE AFRICAN ARTS FAMILY TREE, SCULPTURE, EBONY CARVING, MASK, TRIBAL, HUGE!! $475.00

ANCIENT TRIBAL INDONESIAN HUNTING SPEAR CARVED COVER #2 $475.00

ANCIENT TRIBAL INDONESIAN HUNTING SPEAR CARVED COVER $475.00

VINTAGE ANTIQUE TRIBAL WOOD CARVED FACE MASK FACE HEAD $475.00

VINTAGE ANTIQUE TRIBAL WOOD CARVED FACE MASK FACE HEAD $475.00

African Carved Stone Statue Woman Primitive Tribal Art $467.49

Large Old or Antique New Guinea Oceanic Tribal Mask Wood Carving $450.00

Early Tribal Oceanic Wood Carving Effigy Circa 1900 $450.00

Vintage Asmat Papua New Guinea 54″ long Tribal Wood Carving BABOONS play w Dog $450.00

AFRICAN ART, TRIBAL ART, CARVED WOOD GREBO MASK $450.00

AFRICAN ART, TRIBAL ART, CARVED WOOD DAN HELMET MASK $450.00

OLD AUTHENTIC HAND CARVED WOODEN AFRICAN TRIBAL CHAIR $449.95

Statue Tribal Skull Hook Sepik Devil Horned Wd Hand carving Oceanic Pacific art $439.99

PAIR VTG HAND MADE WOOD CARVED INDIAN TRIBAL BOOK ENDS $425.00

AFRICAN ART, TRIBAL ART, CARVED WOOD BETE MASK $400.00

AFRICAN ART, TRIBAL ART, CARVED WOOD DAN MASK WITH COWRY SHELL $400.00

African Mask MARKA LARGE metal & cowrie shells 2ft wood carved Africa Tribal $399.00

18c Antique Jaipur Colorful Tribal Carved Floral Chest Sideboard Damchiya 48x36x16 $1,175.00 Cabinet for things and bed linen storage is called damchi. It is a long box with four legs, decorated with carving and incrustation, with two small doors in the middle. This special type of furniture is used by the people of Jaipur,Rajasthan. As it is a desert city in olden days they paint it with natural colors like green and blue to keep their interiors cool….

18c Gujrat Manjoosh Carved Tribal Sideboard Chest Buffet India CLEARANCE $990.00 The earliest versions of the sideboard familiar today made their appearance in the 18th century, but they gained most of their popularity during the 19th century as households became prosperous enough to dedicate a room solely to dining.As houses became smaller, and cultural changes pushed formal dining and entertaining into the background, the sideboard faded as well….

Hand Carved Black Horn Tribal Twist Design On Sono Wood Double Prong Hair Pin $22.99 Hairsticks have been in use for thousands of years, and have been found in cultures of the Ancient Egyptians, Romans, Greeks and Japanese. They can be used in an assortment of different hair styles. Simply wind the hair around the stick and pin it in place, or you can thread it through a bun or other secured hair do. It is a timeless style that boasts organic elegance. They can be used on a daily …

Lucky Tiki God of Wealth Necklace Lucky Tiki Necklace – Lako Wai Wai, God of Wealth. 2 inches tall. Leather strap included. Illustrated window box….

Decorative Hand Carved Wooden Face Mask – Wall Hanging – 9 inches x 6 1/2 inches x 5 1/2 inches – Fat Cheek Face $79.99 Decorative Hand Carved Wooden Face Mask – Wall Hanging – 9 inches x 6 1/2 inches x 5 1/2 inches – Fat Cheek Face…

Carved Wood African Tribal Zebra Mask Wall Plaque Decor $7.51 This unique zebra mask evokes the texture of carved wood in a distinctly tribal design. Polyresin. 5 1/4″ x 2″ x 14 1/4″ high….

Q-Workshop Polyhedral 7-Die Set: Carved Black & Red Tribal Dice (7) $11.66 Primal beauty: Each face of these dice has been etched with symbols based on traditional tribal tattoos – the number of the “blades” equals the number rolled … his set contains one d20, one d12, two d10 (00-90 and 0-9), one d8, one d6, and one d4…

1 (One) Single d20 – Q-Workshop: Carved TRIBAL Twenty Sided Dice / Die (White / Black) $1.97 A set of unusual Tribal dice which were designed by a famous graphic artist Anne Stokes. Anne is known for her passion to dragons and tribal motifs. Drawing an inspiration from them, Anne has created this unique dice set, which is an epitome of beauty and austerity….

Hand-carved ‘Happy Buddha’ Wood Tribal Mask Wall Hanging (Thailand) $24.99 Introduce a world of mystique and eclecticism to your home with this decorative ‘Happy Buddha’ tribal mask wall hanging, made by the Lisu Tribe of northern Thailand.

Tribal Mask Pedestal Table (Ghana) $58.49 Accentuate your home decor with this tribal mask side table. This fun and functional table is hand-carved by nationally-renowned artist and craftsman Akwasi Agyeman of the Ashanti Tribe of Ghana, our of sese wood.

Sese Wood Lovers Table (Ghana) $54.89 Accentuate your modern home decor with this enchanting tribal wood carved lovers table. As the saying goes, ‘Love conquers all,’ and this table shows this belief Ghana’s Asante Tribe.

Handcrafted Haldu Wood ‘Tribal Turtle’ Bangle Bracelet (India) $15.49 Carved from Indian haldu wood, this bangle bracelet is designed with natural elegance. Vipin presents a handcrafted bracelet adorned with a turtle depicted with tribal stylizations.

Infinity Spiral Sterling Silver Horn Earrings (Indonesia) $21.99 These Infinity Spiral earrings are hand-carved by artisans in Indonesia from water buffalo horns. The earrings feature a tribal style in basic black to complete any outfit.

Tribal Wooden Large Fruit Bowl (Ghana) $37.49 This hand-carved wooden fruit bowl depicts authentic African tribal designs. Accentuate your kitchen decor with this high-quality wooden fruit bowl.

Odum Wood African Reclining Chair (Ghana) $85.99 Add a touch of wild Africa to your decor with this African hand-carved reclining chair. Hand-carved from Odum by the tribal people of Ghana, this chair boasts an intricate design which has an elephant gathering food from a tree.

Spiral Sterling Silver Shell Earrings (Indonesia) $21.99 These Spiral earrings are thoughtfully created in Indonesia from shell. The earrings feature a tribal style and the varying shades of color will fashionably complete any outfit.

Sesse Wood Sankofa Bird Colorful Lamp Table (Ghana) $57.59 The Sankofa table is one of the uniquely-carved coffee or lamp tables from the Ashanti tribal areas of Ghana to accentuate your modern home decor. This table is carved out of sesse wood, a very common wood found in West Africa.

Ghanaian ‘Gentle Zebra’ Wood Mask (Ghana) $49.49 Add tribal flair to your home decor with this carved wood maskAfrican mask was made in Ghana by Abdul Karim StarDecorative mask has human features with zebra pattern

Hand-shaped Gold Lip Shell and Puca Wood Necklace and Earring Set (Philippines) $33.49 Fresh and natural with a tribal look happens when exotic Gold Lip shell and puca are joined by wax cord in a handmade necklace and earring set. Coco and hardwood beads mix with carved shell discs accent a pendant dangling from multiple wax cord strands.

Sese Wood ‘Festive Dancer’ African Mask (Ghana) $35.99 This hand-carved mask by Gordon Adu is adorned with tribal markings and depicts a dancer from the Dan tribe of Ivory Coast. Masks like this one are worn during festivities and also make an appearance for funeral rites.

Hand-carved African Zebra Mask (Kenya) $31.49 This wood zebra mask is hand-carved by members of the Kamba tribe in KenyaMask features detailed hand-painted stripes on the zebra’s headThis zebra mask measures approximately 8.5 inches high x 4 inches deep

Hand-carved Bundu Mask (Ghana) $30.14 Add a touch of Africa to your home decor with this Bundu MaskHand-carved by tribes in Ghana, this mask is part of the culture and history of the Ashanti tribeDecorative accessory represents courage, protection and luck

Hand-carved Wood African Giraffe Mask (Kenya) $30.59 This mask is hand-carved and hand-painted by economically disadvantaged members of the Kamba tribe in Kenya. The unique mask portrays a giraffe’s head.

Frafra Mask (Ghana) $31.94 Add a touch of Africa to your decor with this decorated Frafra MaskDecorative accessory is hand-carved by members of the Frafra tribe of Northern GhanaWall decor features two marks that signify special intelligence and wisdom

Hand-tufted Alexa Evo Tribal Vines Rug (7’6 x 9’6) $249.04 This Evo rugs offer offers a hand-tufted pile which is then carved and micro-hooked to add texture and depth to each design. Hand-woven of easy to clean and non shedding Mod-Poly fibers, this rug showcases a rich beige color.

Handcrafted Wood ‘Forgiveness’ African Tribal Mask (Ghana) $52.19 Named Fakye, ‘Forgive’ in the Akan language, this extraordinary horn mask is carved by Wilson Aboagye. Horns are said to represent power in Ghanaian society, and men from royal families often wear these masks as part of their ceremonial attire.

Sese Wood ‘Earth Goddess Spirits’ Africa Mask (Ghana) $130.49 Portrayed in a mask, ancestral spirits of the earth goddess grace a beautiful mask by Salihu Ibrahim. The hand-carved sese wood mask is named Bayiri, referring to small sculptures of the female bush spirits among the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso.

African Accent Fruit Bowl (Ghana) $18.99 Add a touch of Africa to your home with this African accent fruit bowlDecorative accessory is hand-carved from Sesse wood commonly found in AfricaBowl is adorned with Adinkra symbols from the Ashanti Tribe in Ghana

Hand-tufted Alexa Evo Tribal Vines Rug (5′ x 8′) $134.29 This Evo rugs offer offers a hand-tufted pile which is then carved and micro-hooked to add texture and depth to each design. Hand-woven of easy to clean and non shedding Mod-Poly fibers, this rug showcases a rich beige color.

Sese Wood ‘Butterfly Dancer’ African Mask (Ghana) $71.99 Target-like circles on the face identify this ethereal winged creature as a butterfly in a mask representing a spirit among the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso. Salihu Ibrahim hand-carves the elegant mask from African sese wood.

North American Indian (Hardcover) $11.43 A look at the culture of North American Indian tribes focuses on their clothing, pottery, weapons, masks, baskets, and carvings.

Cotton ‘Lisu Evergreen’ Medium Shoulder Bag (Thailand) $22.99 The legendary applique of the Lisu hill tribe adorns this traditional shoulder bag. From Jiap Rojjana in Thailand, the cotton bag is fully lined, has an inner zipper pocket, and a flower carved from coconut shell becomes a stylish button.

Sese Wood ‘Sweet Mother’ Sculpture (Ghana) $158.39 Salihu Ibrahim celebrates motherhood with the artistic stylizations of Mali’s Senufo tribe as he carves a mother and child sculpture by hand. ‘This type of sculpture can be found in the king’s palace in honor of sweet mothers,’ the master carver explains.

Handcrafted Wood ‘Woman of Fire’ African Tribal Mask (Ghana) $49.49 Carved by hand from African sese wood, this mask is representative of the people of Dormaa Ahenkro in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. The mask is known as Ogya, an Akan word meaning ‘Fire,’ and it is used by women during the Kwafie purification festival.

Burkina Faso Wood ‘Bwa Butterfly Spirit’ Mask (Ghana) $85.49 Gliding on white wings, this butterfly mask represents a nature spirit among the Bwa tribeDecorative accessory features a zigzag motif around the face that is symbolic of the ancestral pathMask is carved of sese wood

Sese Wood ‘Sande Woman’ Africa Mask (Ghana) $62.99 Parallel waves flow around this tall, slender African mask depicting a woman of the Congo’s Sande tribe. By Robert Nortey, aluminum repousse adorns the hand-carved sese wood mask.

Sese Wood ‘Woman Warrior’ Tambora Drum (Ghana) $151.19 A tambora drum takes the shape of a woman hand-carved from sese wood by Salihu Ibrahim. The drum from the Dan tribe of Liberia can be played from the small space where the sticks are placed or from the big space in front, each creating a different sound.

Sese Wood ‘Dzonu Warrior’ Africa Mask (Ghana) $47.69 This mask is inspired by the traditions of the Dzonu people of Ghana’s Volta Region. Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo replicates the warrior mask as she carves it by hand from sese wood and adorns it with glass beads or dzonu, from which this tribe takes its name.

Water Buffalo Horn ‘Royal Orchid’ Earrings (Indonesia) $23.99 Bring out your tribal side with this pair of hand-carved water buffalo horn earrings. You’ll be sure to receive compliments on your originality as each earring has been individually carved by an Indonesian artisan.