For hundreds or maybe even thousands of years Native American people have been getting tattoos that meant much more than just the decorative designs. These people did not just get a tat to fit in the crowd or to look cool. Each Native American’s ink has its own meaning and purpose behind each and every line in their work. So if you are looking to get a tat of this nature it is very important that you do plenty of research to make sure you fully understand the meaning behind the ink.
The Natives have been tattooing their bodies for as long as their history in the America’s have been documented. These symbols and designs that they have been using for many years is very similar to today’s tribal designs, but back then the tats had much more meaning behind them. They were not just for decoration or the random colors and lines like modern tats. Native tribes tended to use this type of ink symbolize major events that have taken place in the wearer’s life, or to proudly show which tribe they have came from. They also wore these designs to show their certain rank within their tribe. Depending on the tribal culture different symbols were worn amongst warriors, hunters, and chiefs. 
In some tribal cultures men would put this ink on young men as soon as they have attained full adult status. Pretty much all cultures did this procedure the same way. They would either cut or prick the skin of the person getting the tattoo, using several different objects. These objects they used would be sharpened objects such as rocks, sea shells, sticks, wood, and thorny brush. Then they would prepare dye for the color, typically consisting of crushed berries or other natural resources. Dye was rubbed deep into the deep fresh wounds and will remain there until the wound heals and scars over. This way of tattooing is still being used in some cultures like the Maori and other Polynesian tribes.
People in today’s society tend to use this type of ink to connect with their Native American culture. Even today many people will get a tat to represent the tribe which their ancestry comes from. These tats can range from a variety of different symbols or designs, anywhere from the common wolf tattoo to images that represent the parts of the country in which their tribes settled. Tattoos of Native American culture are extremely popular in todays society especially if you feel that you have similarities to a certain animal. Examples of popular Native animals include bears, wolves, eagle, wild cats, phoenix or other strong creatures. The most popular type of tribal ink on a women is a tat of dreamweavers, this is a woven design that is meant to guard the wearer from bad dreams at night.
If you are one of the Native American culture some ink of this nature would be perfect for you!
