Did you know that the first man found to have a tribal tattoo on his shoulder belonged to the Neolithic Age? Otzi,as those who have discovered his remains call him, was the first Homo sapiens in Eurasia who had a tribal tattoo on his shoulder. It was discovered that he had 57 body tattoos that were made of dots and other simple lines and shapes.
The mummies way before prehistoric times and before Christ were also discovered to have tattoos on their bodies. It is believed that the tattoos found on their shoulders signified their religious beliefs and the customs they followed when they were still alive.
It has been said that people in the past had a tattoo on their shoulders because such were used for their identification. By doing so, people then could identify who belonged to their tribe and who belonged to another, especially to the opponents. In the modern times of course, getting a tribal tat on the shoulder no longer carries this purpose. Apart from expressing a part of their inner self, people having a tribal tattoo use theirs to symbolize their sufferings and what they stand up for.
But of course, not all people who have a tribal tattoo on their shoulders these have crusades or advocacy. More often than not, many of them just dropped by their local tattoo artists gallery and had such a design etched on their skin for the simple reason that they like it. Or if it has to represent something, it's nothing more than love or friendship. I've seen men and women who have had this design and let me tell you, they look fabulous despite the simplicity. More often than not, the message of which is not clear but the aesthetics echo!
So, convinced now? Are you likely to get that tribal tattoo on your shoulder. If yes, I suggest that you go on researching first for the best shoulder tribal tattoo design. Many tattoo design websites can offer you help and idea. Same thing goes with the local tattoo artists galleries in your town.
