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.

Indigenous Tattoos

…as in tattoos of indigenous people, by Sombras Tattoo, photographed by Juan Manuel Burgos at the Buenos Aires Tattoo Expo II in Argentina.

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32 responses to “Indigenous Tattoos”

  1. EastWind Avatar
    EastWind

    Absolutely beautiful portraiture. I’d rank this tattoo right near the top of some of the best portrait work I’ve ever seen. Fantastic!

  2. EastWind Avatar
    EastWind

    Absolutely beautiful portraiture. I’d rank this tattoo right near the top of some of the best portrait work I’ve ever seen. Fantastic!

  3. EastWind Avatar
    EastWind

    Absolutely beautiful portraiture. I’d rank this tattoo right near the top of some of the best portrait work I’ve ever seen. Fantastic!

  4. EastWind Avatar
    EastWind

    Absolutely beautiful portraiture. I’d rank this tattoo right near the top of some of the best portrait work I’ve ever seen. Fantastic!

  5. Em Avatar
    Em

    Oh wow, they’re beautiful.

  6. Em Avatar
    Em

    Oh wow, they’re beautiful.

  7. Em Avatar
    Em

    Oh wow, they’re beautiful.

  8. Em Avatar
    Em

    Oh wow, they’re beautiful.

  9. Noadi Avatar

    Normally I don’t care for portrait tattoos, they usually end up a little disappointing and human bodies aren’t flat so they often look a little warped. That said these are an exception, these were done with such amazing skill and artistry and the subject matter is absolutely wonderful.

  10. Noadi Avatar

    Normally I don’t care for portrait tattoos, they usually end up a little disappointing and human bodies aren’t flat so they often look a little warped. That said these are an exception, these were done with such amazing skill and artistry and the subject matter is absolutely wonderful.

  11. Noadi Avatar

    Normally I don’t care for portrait tattoos, they usually end up a little disappointing and human bodies aren’t flat so they often look a little warped. That said these are an exception, these were done with such amazing skill and artistry and the subject matter is absolutely wonderful.

  12. Noadi Avatar

    Normally I don’t care for portrait tattoos, they usually end up a little disappointing and human bodies aren’t flat so they often look a little warped. That said these are an exception, these were done with such amazing skill and artistry and the subject matter is absolutely wonderful.

  13. Wild SKin Avatar

    u better bet….this guy does really nice fullcolor portraits

  14. Wild SKin Avatar

    u better bet….this guy does really nice fullcolor portraits

  15. Wild SKin Avatar

    u better bet….this guy does really nice fullcolor portraits

  16. Wild SKin Avatar

    u better bet….this guy does really nice fullcolor portraits

  17. blue Avatar

    love the blue…. and the facial tats

  18. blue Avatar

    love the blue…. and the facial tats

  19. blue Avatar

    love the blue…. and the facial tats

  20. blue Avatar

    love the blue…. and the facial tats

  21. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    the blue is so bright 😀

  22. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    the blue is so bright 😀

  23. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    the blue is so bright 😀

  24. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    the blue is so bright 😀

  25. Malicia Avatar
    Malicia

    Roberto Lopez?

  26. Malicia Avatar
    Malicia

    Roberto Lopez?

  27. Malicia Avatar
    Malicia

    Roberto Lopez?

  28. Malicia Avatar
    Malicia

    Roberto Lopez?

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