Rihanna has numerous Tattoos on her body. One of her earliest was two musical notes – a treble and sixteenth – inked onto the inner right foot, though this has since been covered up.
The Egyptian Goddess Isis
Rihanna makes even the most spartan tattoo look chic and edgy; her “Love” inking on the middle finger of her left hand and “Shhh” tattoo on the index finger of her right hand are perfect examples. If she needs to hush someone quietly when they speak out of turn, these two inkings are always at hand!
Isis was an influential Egyptian goddess with an expansive presence, her influence spanning Egypt and all of creation. Her maternal duties to mortals included tending their souls after death. Known as the Protectress Goddess with wings symbolic of both life and immortality. Rihanna features the bust of Egyptian Queen Nefertiti on her ribcage. Bang Bang also inked an ankle tattoo featuring an image based on a 2,300-year-old faience falcon displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City that features this gun-shaped design.
The Egyptian Queen Nefertiti
Nefertiti, the wife of Akhenaten from 18th Dynasty Egypt, is one of history’s most beautiful women. Her name translates into English as “a beautiful woman has come.” Nefertiti played an integral part in popularizing his single-god religion by being his wife and leading in spreading its influence across Egypt and beyond.
She was frequently depicted in art as an equal to her husband; however, the plaster bust now housed at the Berlin Museum reveals otherwise. It shows she stands under half his height, suggesting art was used as a political tool and that depictions could vary according to political and regime needs. Nefertiti’s iconic limestone bust depicts her as an elegant and mature woman with a proud gaze, high cheekbones, dark-olive skin coloration, slanting eyes with full lips, and symmetrical features (except one unfinished look). She was considered a symbol of femininity and power.
The Falcon
Rihanna recently had Bang Bang tattoo a small pistol on her neck, which some fans have misinterpreted as a sign of violence. However, it symbolizes strength, power, and faith in God. RiRi used this tattoo to cover up her initial music note tattoo from when she started her musical career. Its gun-shaped falcon design was inspired by a 2,300-year-old faience falcon displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This spirit animal is a constant reminder to remain free with both body and mind, to play, and to take risks confidently. The Falcon is also an inspiring symbol that reminds you to be fierce in pursuing your dreams with fierceness – making this tattoo ideal for anyone aspiring to reach the top of their field while always remembering to remain good teammates along the way!
The Date of Birth
Rihanna proudly displays her birth year tattooed across her right ankle. 1988 marked an incredible year: the launch of Sega Genesis, The Fresh Prince’s second album release, and her entrance into music.
Evil Girl beauty Leigh Anne has her best friend Melissa’s birthday written out in Roman numerals on her shoulder to pay homage to their tight bond. Additionally, she has her birthday inscribed on the back of her hand as another way of remembering both celebration dates. Bang tattooed Rihanna with a cross on her right wrist to match the Maori tribal design on her hand. Black ink was used to seamlessly connect this piece and a henna-like design on that wrist to appear seamless; this symbolism signifies how vital faith is in her life.
