When it comes to back tattoos, tribal designs carry a lot of charm. Of course, they also make for a big, bold statement when you consider that the back is a man’s largest canvas on the body.
If you’re thinking about getting any sort of tribal ink there’s a few traditional styles to know first:
Polynesian, Samoan and Maori. Ages ago, these designs held deep ties to indigenous cultures around the world. Each gave wandering eyes a look into a man’s heritage, personal way of life, rank in society and so on.
Though, in more modern times, the art of tribal tattoos has made more of shift to being associated with purely aesthetic purposes. However, that shouldn’t stop you from wanting one, let alone actually getting one. Hidden away in all the black ink can be a deep meaning should you choose to see it that way.
Of course, there’s also color psychology to consider as well. In terms of black, the color has often been associated with things like mystery, strength, authority, power, and elegance. When combined with another color, it creates for an aggressive level of contrast too.
Regardless of how you interrupt the design, I’m sure you’ll appreciate these top 60 best tribal back tattoos for men below. Even if tribal art isn’t your thing perhaps you’ll find plenty of inspiration when it comes to blackwork tattoos in general.
