The sun is the center of our solar system and central to all life on Earth. When man first began cultivating crops he recognized the importance of the sun to all things that grow and elevated it to the status of a god.
The sun is an important theme in the myths of many ancient cultures including the Mayans, the Aztecs, the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. Tattoos with sun themes are found in virtually every culture in the world.
Many of the tribal art representations of the sun have intricate and beautiful designs. Some of the designs, like the Aztec calendar design, are easily recognizable because they are seen very often in tattoos and other artwork. If you want a unique tattoo, you may have to look around to find the more obscure tribal sun designs.
There are lots of ways to find tribal sun art. The easiest source is the Internet. Don't confine your search to tattoo sites. Check out museums and archeological websites which show tribal art.
Sun tattoos are often used as a central theme in larger designs, although they work quite well as stand alone body art. There are subtle differences in the symbols associated with different cultures. You can, of course, combine elements of two or more different designs to create a design that is unique but retains its tribal flavor.
Find ideas by using search engines with different search terms. You may try African tribal suns, Greek suns, Egyptian suns, the sun in tribal art,etc. By using different search terms you will find the richest selection of designs. Don't just look at tattoo designs, look at all designs to find the ones that can be adapted to a tattoo. Most tribal symbols adapt easily.
Tattoo websites primarily offer popular designs that have been requested many times. The ideas you find here are unlikely to be unique.
There are other places to find good designs.
Go to sites for body art enthusiasts and post on forums. Talk to some of these people in chat rooms. They may be able to offer new ideas on where to find the design you want. Their particular interest leads them to share ideas and designs with others and they often are able to recommend artists with a different style.
The forums are a place to express creative ideas and share new information on the subject of a passion, in this case, tattoos.
You may choose to view different images and create your own unique design while making reference to the tribal designs from which you are borrowing. If you are artistic by nature, this may be the best way to make your tattoo one of a kind. You can add modern touches to these ancient designs.
Sun tattoos are more noticeable if they contain several colors. In most cases reds, oranges and yellows are the best choices. Other colors can be chosen as an individual preference or statement.
Some tribal designs may show the sun with a face inside the circle, and some may contain lettering in ancient languages. It is not unusual for people to combine sun tattoos with representations of the moon or other celestial bodies. The heavenly bodies are all represented in tribal art.
Whatever personal significance your tribal sun tattoo has for you, it is the universal symbol of life and fertility.
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