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The tribal Celtic cross tattoo has long been a popular choice for many tattoo enthusiasts. The combination of the striking Celtic knot work and the powerful symbolism of a cross is a visual combination that is stunning. Many people who want to get a tribal Celtic cross tattoo have many questions about it. For example what different design options and choices do they have to choose from? What makes the design authentic and what is not? They might also wonder what the meaning and symbolism behind a cross and Celtic knot work tattoo really are. You will learn about the following below.
Possible Tribal Celtic Cross Tattoo Designs
One of the first things that people looking to get a tribal Celtic cross tattoo might be wondering is what the different design possibilities are. Clearly it will have a cross shape and it will feature some sort of knot work that looks Celtic. Often they are done with bold intertwining lines of black and that is the only color used. However there are some options for the look and style of the cross. There are the more traditional cross shapes all the way to more tribal looking designs. Pick if you want something that is more recognizable as Celtic or something more modern and angular looking.
Tribal Celtic Cross Tattoo Meaning
What is the meaning behind the tribal Celtic cross tattoo? Well that is a complicated and not easy to answer question. The Celtic people were a tribal people that came onto the scene around 400 BC. By all accounts they were fierce warriors that would easily strike fear into their enemies. They kept no written records and so what we know of them is through oral traditions. It is most likely that the tribal Celtic cross of some sort was being used as a symbol in war. Possible used on banners or flags and maybe on the warriors body itself either painted on it or possibly tattooed. The cross of course was used widely as a symbol that Christians used later around 1 AD. The Celtic knot work and the Christian cross eventually combined into one symbol. However knot work design has no direct translation or known symbolism necessarily. It is pretty widely understood that that knot work in any Celtic design is endless and intertwined and it represents an endless ongoing life and is so intricate and complicated it cannot be understood literally. It must be viewed or gazed upon by the viewer over and over in a prayer or meditative state.
Tribal Celtic Cross Tattoo Placement
Really the issue of where to place such a tattoo design should literally be combined with the size of the tattoo. You might be considering the size and want something small for instance or something really big. If you already have the size in mind then you should find a placement that work with the size. On the other hand you might have a location roughly in mind like a rib cage tattoo or a shoulder tattoo and in that case then you are going to size your cross design accordingly to the location. Keep in mind that the size of the design will also limit the intricacy of it. Meaning larger designs can have a lot more details and smaller designs should be kept simple.
If you are still considering getting such a tattoo design take your time and figure out the placement of the design and the size that you would like to get. Also work with a competent tattoo artist to draw up your sketch or sign up for an online tattoo design site. Most of all take your time and work out the details of your tribal Celtic cross tattoo.
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