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.

Slipknot-esque Tribal Backpiece

By Zele at United Tattoo Studios in Zagreb, Croatia.

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24 responses to “Slipknot-esque Tribal Backpiece”

  1. lala Avatar
    lala

    Shannon=The MAN!

    I love this stle of back piece.
    The fact that it’s Slipknot-esque just adds to it!

  2. lala Avatar
    lala

    Shannon=The MAN!

    I love this stle of back piece.
    The fact that it’s Slipknot-esque just adds to it!

  3. Elfling Avatar
    Elfling

    Looks rather like the Blade tat as well, doesn’t it?

    No matter what, it looks awesome.

  4. Elfling Avatar
    Elfling

    Looks rather like the Blade tat as well, doesn’t it?

    No matter what, it looks awesome.

  5. L1ZZARD Avatar

    That is a sexy tattoo. Just the way it fits on his back… its perfect on them.

  6. L1ZZARD Avatar

    That is a sexy tattoo. Just the way it fits on his back… its perfect on them.

  7. bobfox Avatar

    love the trible tattoo love the curvs the curvd bits at the end as you dont see to many trible tattoos done like that and trible tattoos all ways look good big thats why thay work good for back peces.l im glad to send yet an other nice coment from bob fox

  8. bobfox Avatar

    love the trible tattoo love the curvs the curvd bits at the end as you dont see to many trible tattoos done like that and trible tattoos all ways look good big thats why thay work good for back peces.l im glad to send yet an other nice coment from bob fox

  9. Em Avatar
    Em

    That’s a girl, isn’t it?

  10. Em Avatar
    Em

    That’s a girl, isn’t it?

  11. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    I’d guess at a girl. thats really funky 🙂

  12. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    I’d guess at a girl. thats really funky 🙂

  13. Leana Avatar

    judging by the curves I’d say a female, if not it’s a pretty “curvy” male 😉
    But who gives a shit …. just admire the work on their back!

  14. Leana Avatar

    judging by the curves I’d say a female, if not it’s a pretty “curvy” male 😉
    But who gives a shit …. just admire the work on their back!

  15. Lauren Avatar

    I normally hate tribal tattoos but this one is quite lovely.

  16. Lauren Avatar

    I normally hate tribal tattoos but this one is quite lovely.

  17. Gwynvyd Avatar
    Gwynvyd

    wow, very nice… some tribals just look so manly.. but this one fits nicely. Imagine this in white..

  18. Gwynvyd Avatar
    Gwynvyd

    wow, very nice… some tribals just look so manly.. but this one fits nicely. Imagine this in white..

  19. Fitzzz Avatar
    Fitzzz

    I’m not a huge fan of tribal art or Slipknot…but this tat…just was done in a way that warms my heart I’ll be showing this one to my friends

  20. Fitzzz Avatar
    Fitzzz

    I’m not a huge fan of tribal art or Slipknot…but this tat…just was done in a way that warms my heart I’ll be showing this one to my friends

  21. vini Avatar
    vini

    isn’t it a bit like borneo tattoo ?

  22. vini Avatar
    vini

    isn’t it a bit like borneo tattoo ?

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