Maori tattoo designs

• Maori pattern - the tip of a spear

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The spearheads can be seen on almost every Polynesian tattoo design. The symbol stands for courage and struggle. They are usually used in combination with other symbols to convey certain meanings. For example, a band of spearheads and a band of Enata symbols by its side means victory over the opponent.

• Polynesian Tattoos - Maori Pattern Shark Teeth

Shark teeth stand for protection, leadership, power, savagery, adaptability, etc. In Polynesian legends, sharks also represent the god of the Polynesians. Its authoritarian charisma make the shark motif very popular. It can be used to fill gaps or to frame certain areas and also the whole tattoo. The triangles can taper to any point, i.e. they can be designed to be equilateral or isosceles.

• Polynesian Tattoo Symbols - Lizard (or Gecko) Meaning

In Polynesian culture, lizards and geckos are considered to be manifestations of the gods with the name Moko (this is also the name of the face tattoo in Maori culture). This creature can talk to the gods, observe the world beyond, bring happiness. In Maori culture it is believed that the lizard protects against evil and disease.

• Polynesian Tattoos - Human Symbols - "Enata"

"Enata" is a typical motif for Polynesian Maori tattoos and symbolizes people and gods. It comes from the Marquesas language and stands for life experiences, birth, role in society etc. It can also represent relationships such as marriage, family, relatives and friends. An inverted enata symbol can also symbolize an opponent.

• Hand tattoo

Of course, you decide for yourself which part of the body you choose Polynesian Maori tattoos. While women prefer smaller designs for the hand area, neck, back, feet or thighs, men like to use larger arm sleeves, which are not only for the upper arm, but also for the forearm and even the shoulder and breast can take.

• Tattoo designs with deep meaning

Polynesian Maori tattoos undoubtedly require good planning and that you are well informed about the possibilities, symbols and motifs so that you can also consider everything important and get a perfect design. You also do not have to be very comprehensive. Subtle tattoo designs like in the example above are just as attractive and can be completely sufficient.