Turtle Tattoos – Sea Turtle Tribal Tattoo
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Turtle Tattoos – Sea Turtle Tribal Tattoo
The turtle is a symbol of patience, wisdom, healing, protection, courage, and inner knowledge. This is why they are such a common tattoo choice today.
The turtle is a very slow moving animal that has the ability to retreat from its enemies within its own shell. By retreating into its shell the turtle is able to heal and collect its thoughts away from the prying eyes of the world.
The turtle has deep roots in mythology, and the history of many cultures around the world. The North American Indians believed that the continent of North America was created on the back of a turtle. The ancient Mayan civilization believed that the turtle was associated with land, water, and thunder.
The sea turtle has become known as a symbol of fertility, good fortune, and longevity to many coastal cultures around the world. It is also known as a symbol of freedom due to its ability to swim gracefully. The sea turtle is different in appearance from a land turtle because it has flippers instead of feet and it lives in the water. The sea turtles leave the sea to lay their eggs, and then return to the ocean. Once the turtle eggs hatch they must dig their way out of the nest and find the ocean on their own.
Style
The style of your turtle depends totally on your own personal style. Some common style choices include:
Cute
Cute turtle designs look great in vibrant colors. They also fit well with hearts, flowers, and large eyes on the turtle.
Realistic
Realistic turtle designs look much like an actual turtle, and are often done in green, beige, brown, and black and white. These turtles are usually depicted alone.
Edgy
The edgy turtle design is usually done in dark ink. They may also use geometric shapes and lines in this design.
Symbolic
The symbolic design is used to incorporate a message into your turtle. This is usually done on the shell of the turtle.
Placement
The turtle tattoo is easily placed anywhere on the body. You can make them as small or large as you like, and they will look equally stunning. Some of the more common places to find turtle tattoos are:
- Foot
- Shoulder
- Back
Whatever location you decide for your turtle tattoo, it will look amazing. Turtles are a fun tattoo choice that have been around for a very long time, and are not likely to go out of style any time soon.
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Category: Hawaiian Tattoos, Tattoos, Turtle Tattoos 
Tags: Hawaii Turtle Tattoo, Hawaiian Turtle, Sea Turtle, Tribal Turtle, Turtle, Turtle Tattoos
