Elephant Tattoo — 66 Designs
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An elephant on a tattoo is invariably endowed with a positive meaning. The image of this powerful giant serves both as a body decoration and as a talisman.
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An elephant on a tattoo is invariably endowed with a positive meaning. The image of this powerful giant serves both as a body decoration and as a talisman.
The meaning of an elephant tattoo
The image of this huge beast symbolizes strength, wisdom and a peaceful disposition. The elephant was especially revered in ancient India and China, where it served as a mount not only for rulers, but also for gods. Therefore, his image is associated with prosperity and power.
When is an elephant tattoo considered a talisman?
In the teachings of Feng Shui, the image of a giant beast with its trunk raised serves as an amulet that attracts good luck and profit.
The image of Ganesha, a Hindu deity with the head of an elephant, is a talisman that removes all obstacles from a person’s path. It is believed that such an amulet is especially useful for businessmen and travelers.
To design such a tattoo, artists choose the following styles:
- for black and white sketches – vipshading, graphics, realism;
- for color sketches – watercolor, trash polka, neo-traditional.
On what parts of the body is an elephant tattoo tattooed?
Large images are located on the shoulders and back, less often on the ribs and female hips. For girls, miniature elephant tattoos are often found on the ankles.
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