This Toltec eagle was carved in andesite, a volcanic rock, sometime between the 10th-13th centuries in Mexico. The eagle was a common symbol in Mesoamerican cultures, and this representation was found in Tula, Hidalgo. For this Mexican-American man it serves a link to the land of his ancestors.
Serpent Aztec Tattoo Design
Symbol of the mighty Aztec nation, the feathered serpent Quetzalcoatl is found in carvings throughout Mexico. Shown here it forms a tattoo of the ancient Ouroboros, the serpent which eats its own tail, representing eternity.
Warrior Braid Celtic Band Tattoo Design
Warriors everywhere have always loved marks of accomplishment, and their tattoos were their medals! This simple knotwork twist is a perfect armband or anklet, with enough detail to be instantly recognizable as Celtic interlace but not requiring as much width as a more complex design.
Celtic Fish Tattoo Design
This jaunty little fish is a simple bit of Celtic knotwork made into a happy rendition of the sacred Salmon of Knowledge.
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