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Getting a tribal tattoo is something that shouldn't be rushed into because it may turn out that you end up hating the tattoo. It is important to be totally happy with the design before you get inked. This article will provide you with some things to think about when getting a tattoo done and also I'll briefly cover tattoos and their history.

Tribal tattoos, believe it or not, have been around for thousands of years, used by many tribes as identification. In 1991 Otzi the Iceman, a 5300 year old preserved body was found in a glacier in the Otztal Alps on the border of Italy and Austria. Amazingly Otzi had 57 tattoos on his body consisting of dots and lines. Tattoos have been adopted by tribes all over the world and even in gangs where they are used to show membership and the person's history including convictions.

If you are thinking of getting inked, always take your time when deciding on the design that is right for you. If you struggle to find a design that you like at your local tattoo studio, ask someone with a cool tribal tattoo where they got theirs done. Another idea is to browse tattoo design galleries online which contain several thousand great tattoo designs including many tribal designs. This is a great way to look for your perfect tattoo because you can view the designs at your leisure without feeling hurried or pushed in to making a quick decision on a tattoo. When you have found a design in an online gallery that you like you just need to print out the design and take it along to your local tattooist. Simple!

The main thing is not to rush and find that dream tribal design that you will love for the rest of your life. One last point, cheaper is not always better when choosing a tattoo artist. They maybe able to charge you less but the inks used maybe of a lower quality and after time your lovely tribal tattoo might just fade away.