Armband Tattoo Tribal
The tribal armband tattoo has been around for centuries but only recently has it’s popularity spread around the states. We can date the armband tattoo tribal all the way back to ancient Polynesian times. The armband tattoo was used to show rank within the tribes, serving the same function as stripes on uniforms do in the military. However, the process of getting the armband tattoo was a lot more painful in the past than it is today because of the lack of technology. Shark teeth were used to do the tattooing instead of tattoo guns.
Photos of Tribal Armband Tattoos
Below are a few photos of armband tattoos designed using tribal styles. For more tribal tattoos visit our gallery.
More Information on Tribal Armband Tattoos
There are many different styles of armband tattoos, but the most popular being the tribal design. The armband tattoo is usually done in dark black ink with tribal lines creating a full looping circle around the arm. Many tribes in the past have found the tribal armband tattoo to be the most appealing tattoo because of the striking features and unique visibility of circling the arm. Different tribes offer different styles of design, but the most popular style used today is probably that of the Polynesian tribes.
The armband tattoo (tribal) is a visually appealing tattoo for it shows boldness and strong physique when on males and a sense of delicate roughness when on females. While tribal armband tattoos are more popular with the males, it is not uncommon at all for females to have this tattoo. Many women appreciate the bold look as it quite often expresses strength and courage.
Armband tattoo’s are primarily placed in the middle (or highest point) of the bicep, however they are also frequently spotted just below the elbow. You’ll also often see tribal armband tattoos turned into legband tattoos, which circle the calf at it’s largest point.
