Antique Tattoo

'Ornamentale Tatowierung' (Ornamental Tattooing) German chromolithograph. 1895. 240mm by 150mm (sheet)

It is both an important historical document and an exceptionally decorative work of art. Keywords: Tribal Tattoos, Tattoo History, Indigenous Tattoos, Body Art, Tattooed Warrior, Et...

His body is richly adorned with intricate tattoo patterns, meticulously engraved and forming one of the most visually compelling aspects of the composition.

Antique Costume Print of Tattooed Man from Byron Island, 1854 This striking hand-colored lithograph, published in 1854 in Album des Voyages Anciens et Modernes by Martial Ardant Frè...

A rare survivor from the early days of American tattooing, this original 1920s tattoo flash sheet features hand-drawn designs in pencil & colored pencil on paper.

Antique print titled 'Bewohne der Insel Tikopia'. Lithograph of inhabitants of Tikopia. Tikopia is a high island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It forms a part of the Melanesian ...

Circa 1830 Schinz Prints: Tattooed Men of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands This set of two black-and-white lithographs from circa 1830 by Heinrich Rudolf Schinz depicts tattooed men fro...

Later framed in a glazed Birds Eye maple and silver gilt slipped frame. 39/46.5/2cm Provenance - From the collection of Jonathan Shaw Shaw opened his infamous tattoo studio Fun ...

The male figure is portrayed as a muscular, tattooed farmer holding a large curved sword and a round shield.

Toyokuni III A Modern Shuihuzhuan / Kinsei Suiko Den 近世水滸伝 夏目子僧新助 Tattoo Size: Oban 36 x 25 cm 文久2年（1862） 　

The artwork captures the intricate and culturally significant tattoos that adorned the bodies of Marquesan men, reflecting their social status, identity, and the rich tattooing tradi...

A very odd and rare pair of preserved human tattoos, believed to be from a French sailor. Depicting a Prussian solider and a young lady.

The right panel delves deeper into the art of moko, illustrating a close-up of leg tattoo designs alongside portraits of men with intricate facial tattoos.

Antique print of inhabitants from Banae (Nagpur India?). Also depicted are a sailing boat and palm trees. This print originates from 'Il Costume Antico e Moderno (..)' by G. Ferrar...

If the vaguely modernist-brutalist form weren’t enough it has also been decorated with a sort of floral-tattoo art motif in places. Holy smokes- this is a really interesting chair!

Toyokuni III A Modern Shuihuzhuan / Narita no Shinzo 近世水滸伝 Tattoo Size: Oban 36 x 25 cm 文久2年（1862） 　

Toyokuni III A Modern Shuihuzhuan / Kasagawa no Higezo 近世水滸伝 笠川髭造 Tattoo Size: Oban 36 x 25 cm 文久2年（1862） 　

Toyokuni III A Modern Shuihuzhuan / THE GANGSTER TOMIGORO 近世水滸伝 競力富五郎 Tattoo Size: Oban 36 x 25 cm 文久2年（1862） 　

Particularly striking are the heavily tattooed Marquesan warrior from Nukahiva, the regal Hawaiian queen and warrior portraits from Owhyhee (Hawaii), and the Maori chief from New Zea...

Very good impression and colour, beautiful tattoo, No trimmed. Three wormholes

Finally, if there is an access to the meaning of this image: it is easy to intuit the allegory of autumn through wine, even five senses; In fact, the image alludes to the tattoo by t...

Particularly notable is the inclusion of tattoo motifs, carefully illustrated on arms and hands, reflecting the cultural significance of body marking within Kabyle identity.

Particularly striking are the dynamic Samojeed hunter with bow and skis, the richly dressed Ainu fisherman from the Kuril Islands, the tattooed Chukchi family group, and the delicate...

Facing him, a woman with a pink skirt and blue drapery stands gracefully, her back also covered in bold tattoos — an emblem of rank, beauty, and identity among Polynesian islanders.

The dancer holds a circular shield adorned with radiating elements, while his body is decorated with tattoos, carefully rendered to emphasize both physical form and cultural identity.

The portraits highlight traditional Maori clothing, hairstyles, and intricate facial tattoos (moko), reflecting the cultural richness of the Maori people.

The dynamic poses and intricate details of their dress and tattoos provide an anthropological insight into the daily lives and cultural practices of these communities.

The scene portrays a family moment set against lush island terrain. A tattooed Marquesan man wearing a feathered ceremonial headdress interacts with a playful child, while a seated w...

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1798 - 1861 The vogue for full-body tattoos of interlaced characters, animals and fish, the full arms and backs that writhe with complex figures and designs can be ...

The seated woman nurses her child while wearing body tattoos and culturally significant woven garments.

She found her passion for tattooing in her early 20s in Argentina and honed her skills after moving to Barcelona.

She found her passion for tattooing in her early 20s in Argentina and honed her skills after moving to Barcelona.

The detailed rendering of canoes, tattoos, and personal adornment provides valuable insight into traditional maritime and cultural practices.

The man at left wears a feathered cape and headdress in brilliantly colored plumes, with finely rendered decorative tattoo patterns on his legs. The woman beside him holds a ceremoni...

The artwork highlights the intricate moko (tattoo) patterns, denoting rank and heritage, and the traditional hairstyles and clothing distinctive to the region.

The composition features a man standing with a decorated pipe, his body adorned with traditional tattoos and jewelry, while a woman sits working on a woven textile.

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It features a Formosan warrior, showcasing traditional attire and tattoos, highlighting the rich cultural heritage and detailed dress of the indigenous peoples of Formosa (modern-day...

A superb decorative piece and an inspiring reference for those working in tattoo design, graphic arts, or Celtic studies. Condition: Very good condition.

They treated and extracted teeth, branded slaves, created ritual tattoos or scars, cut out gallstones and hangnails, set fractures, gave enemas, and lanced abscesses.

It depicts a Tschuktsches (Chukchi or also Luoravetlans) family from Siberia, dressed in their traditional attire, characterized by intricate garments and unique tattoos that reflect...

King Poulaho in feather headdress, man in gnatoo tappa cloth, Chief Ataongo Otago of Tongatapu Amsterdam Island with knife, woman with tattoos in gnatoo. This print originates from '...

She wears a white gown, cowrie necklace, feather headdress, and has tattooed limbs. 18-year-old granddaughter of Taiohae chief Gattanewa and Captain David Porter’s girlfriend.

His body decorated with geometric tattoos. Adapted from a portrait of Larik, chief of the Romanzoff islands.

Yasugoro, the thief with the bat tattoo on his cheek, enters the oil merchant's house at night.

A cap worn by warriors, part of their traditional attire. 4. Tattooing instruments for marking the skin with cultural or status symbols. 5.

This print depicts chiefs of New Zealand, with facial tattoos. Originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen des Menschen der verschiedenen Rassen und Stamme nach den neuesten Ent...

This print depicts natives of the island of Tikopia, with tattoos. Originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen des Menschen der verschiedenen Rassen und Stamme nach den neuesten...

Designed as the stylized face of a Native American woman With neatly tucked hair and tattooed forehead Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1890 Head measures: 10.7 x 8.7 mm Total len...

The primary use of sellos is unknown, but they are believed to have been used to decorate pottery, textiles or to make temporary tattoos, most likely for ceremonial or religious purp...

The male character has a tattooed face and body-measures.27x17x11 cm.

Original old print of men from the Caroline Islands, Micronesia. Tattooed men from the islands of Iros, Penelap and Aouara in the Caroline Islands archipelago, which is now part of t...

The Pink Terrace, or Te Otukapuarangi ("The fountain of the clouded sky") in Maori, and the white terrace, also known as Te Tarata ("the tattooed rock"), were natural wonders of New ...

The right side features headshots of a man and a woman, each adorned in traditional Kamchatdale attire, highlighting facial tattoos and regional hairstyles. These prints are from a...

The figure is adorned with body markings or tattoos, and a feathered headdress, suggesting a person of significance, possibly a chief or a shaman.

Body Art: His skin is marked with intricate tattoos or body paint, particularly noticeable on his legs, arms, and chest.

The man also sports facial tattoos or paint, a full beard, and a headdress, which could be indicative of his cultural traditions.

'Jeune Femme des Iles Sandwich dansant' (Young woman of the Sandwich Islands dancing) Shows a tattooed and bare-breasted young woman, seated on the ground among her skirts.

Their clothing, facial tattoos (moko), and adornments are indicative of the rich cultural tapestry of the Māori. 2.

Both figures' faces bear tattoo-like markings: he a star and the moon, she a geometric design resembling a noughts-and-crosses board.