Tribal
Tattooing based on indigenous tattoo traditions from Polynesia, Borneo, Celtic cultures, Native American peoples, and others. Each tradition has distinct iconography and cultural context.
Related styles
See also
Tā Moko
The traditional Māori tattoo of New Zealand, historically applied to the face and body. The curved, flowing patterns encode genealogical information — each person's tā moko is unique to their lineage.
Pe'a
The traditional Samoan tattoo for men, covering the torso from the waist to the knees in geometric patterns. One of the most extensive traditional tattoo traditions in the world.
Kakau
Traditional Hawaiian tattooing, using bold geometric patterns applied by traditional hand-tapping methods. One of the Polynesian tattoo traditions, closely related to Samoan and Māori practices.
Irezumi
The Japanese word for tattooing, literally meaning 'inserting ink'. Used to describe both the traditional Japanese tattooing practice and its visual style.