Tattoo this classic Polynesian tribal forearm design to symbolize your power and masculinity! The design features rough, masculine patterns which meet at a central point for an attractive look. This traditional shark tooth shape represents protection, combined with thick black lines in this sleeve tattoo design. Additionally, hibiscus flowers and turtle shapes both have significance.
Arm Sleeve
Polynesians treasure their arms as symbols of strength and the influence that humans can exert over nature and other elements. Ocean life also plays an integral part in their culture, as most live on islands surrounded by it. Arm sleeve tattoos can be an ideal way to display masculinity, making them a favorite choice among macho men like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson or Jason Momoa. This design emphasizes your muscles and brings out their fullest potential in style. It features symbols associated with ocean life – shark teeth, waves, and fin representations- a symbolic reminder to preserve the ocean.
Shoulder
Polynesian tattoos draw their inspiration from the ocean and its inhabitants. This tattoo represents this with a complete sleeve design featuring turtle carapace textures, shark teeth, fin representations, waves, tiki eyes, Renata, and spearhead rows. Polynesian tattoos have multiple meanings depending on their placement. Chest tattoos can symbolize generosity, sincerity, and honor, while lower torso tattoos may symbolize marriage, independence, or courage.
Lower Arm
This minimalistic half-sleeve tattoo is perfect for those who want something masculine without committing to an entire sleeve. Made up of just lines and negative space, it creates a geometric design that makes your arm visible. It features traditional symbols representing Hawaiian strength and heritage and will make you stand out in a crowd.
Upper Arm
Polynesian tribal tattoos traditionally featured forearm tattoos as a symbolic sign of manhood and leadership, symbolizing strength over challenges. Symbols such as shark teeth and sonatas frequently appear here. Samoan and Polynesian tribal tattoos often depict lizards on the upper arm as powerful protective characters against evil, conflict, and famine. Traditional turtle designs on the upper arm represent health, fertility, and longevity, symbolizing nature and humanity in one design.
