A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Tribal Seashell?

Riki at Libres y Salvajes did this modern tribal piece that I think is somewhat reminiscent of a seashell.

Comments

92 responses to “Tribal Seashell?”

  1. WigBendy Avatar
    WigBendy

    Nice fresh take on tribal, like the vaugely bio look of it.

  2. WigBendy Avatar
    WigBendy

    Nice fresh take on tribal, like the vaugely bio look of it.

  3. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Does anyone else think that doesn’t look like a ‘natural’ woman? There’s something odd about the nipples.

    Beautiful tattoo though.

  4. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Does anyone else think that doesn’t look like a ‘natural’ woman? There’s something odd about the nipples.

    Beautiful tattoo though.

  5. melsgam Avatar

    Flaming Fist- Since I got mine pierced I ALWAYS think that to myself! lol

  6. melsgam Avatar

    Flaming Fist- Since I got mine pierced I ALWAYS think that to myself! lol

  7. Duck Avatar

    It reminds me more of a seahorse than shell, but it really is lovely.

  8. Duck Avatar

    It reminds me more of a seahorse than shell, but it really is lovely.

  9. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    Beautiful……….the tat looks ok as well!

  10. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    Beautiful……….the tat looks ok as well!

  11. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    NIPPLES! Sorry – I just had to say it!

  12. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    NIPPLES! Sorry – I just had to say it!

  13. Captain Jack Avatar
    Captain Jack

    Dude, it’s definitely awesome, and after getting a rib tattoo myself about a month ago I totally appreciate what it takes to sit through that kind of work so much more now! Wonder how long it took?

  14. Captain Jack Avatar
    Captain Jack

    Dude, it’s definitely awesome, and after getting a rib tattoo myself about a month ago I totally appreciate what it takes to sit through that kind of work so much more now! Wonder how long it took?

  15. alex Avatar
    alex

    in regards to that on persons comment about how he thinks this women is a man

    the indicaters are the posture, hairy arms, manly hands/ possible happy trail leading up to the belly button

    i do agree tho very confusing

  16. alex Avatar
    alex

    in regards to that on persons comment about how he thinks this women is a man

    the indicaters are the posture, hairy arms, manly hands/ possible happy trail leading up to the belly button

    i do agree tho very confusing

  17. mela Avatar
    mela

    nice tattoo, nice nipples…nice kind
    of woman…not every body fits your
    understanding of “female-look”…

    i like it

  18. mela Avatar
    mela

    nice tattoo, nice nipples…nice kind
    of woman…not every body fits your
    understanding of “female-look”…

    i like it

  19. neverendinglust Avatar
    neverendinglust

    it looks like a seahorse to me.

  20. neverendinglust Avatar
    neverendinglust

    it looks like a seahorse to me.

  21. Mikhail Avatar

    It reminds me of like a tribal fractal design. I like it.

  22. Mikhail Avatar

    It reminds me of like a tribal fractal design. I like it.

  23. biki Avatar
    biki

    #27 not every women has the same shape nipples. she looks perfectly female to me.

  24. biki Avatar
    biki

    #27 not every women has the same shape nipples. she looks perfectly female to me.

  25. Robyn Avatar

    wow. my jaw totally dropped

  26. Robyn Avatar

    wow. my jaw totally dropped

  27. AshPlant Avatar
    AshPlant

    That is fantastic. I wish I’d thought of it. Maybe I will.

  28. AshPlant Avatar
    AshPlant

    That is fantastic. I wish I’d thought of it. Maybe I will.

  29. olivia Avatar
    olivia

    love it!

  30. olivia Avatar
    olivia

    love it!

  31. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    #33 – Yeah, women never ever have hair on their arms or other parts of their bodies besides their heads!
    I really really don’t see how her hand or posture look manly either…
    Anyway, this picture is beautiful and sexy, I love the tattoo.

  32. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    #33 – Yeah, women never ever have hair on their arms or other parts of their bodies besides their heads!
    I really really don’t see how her hand or posture look manly either…
    Anyway, this picture is beautiful and sexy, I love the tattoo.

  33. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    I agree with #37 – I’ve seen alot of nipples in my time!

  34. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    I agree with #37 – I’ve seen alot of nipples in my time!

  35. hyacinthetic Avatar
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  37. bob fox Avatar
    bob fox

    i think this is one cool difrent tribl tattoo just another way to do difrint kind of tribl tattoo

  38. bob fox Avatar
    bob fox

    i think this is one cool difrent tribl tattoo just another way to do difrint kind of tribl tattoo

  39. Kev Avatar
    Kev

    Stunning tattoo. Beautiful.

  40. Kev Avatar
    Kev

    Stunning tattoo. Beautiful.

  41. Bill Avatar
    Bill

    The first thing to catch my eye were the nipples and boobs yummy.
    But the tattoo looks great also.. However, you need nipple piercings

  42. Bill Avatar
    Bill

    The first thing to catch my eye were the nipples and boobs yummy.
    But the tattoo looks great also.. However, you need nipple piercings

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