Polynesian and Hawaiian tattoos seem to be all the rage these days, and the Tiki tattoo is one that many people choose to get. Tiki tattoos have a very distinctive look and they hold extremely important meanings to the people that get them. Below you will find information Tiki tattoos, including the meanings attached to them and some of the design styles that you can use if you choose to get one of these tattoos.

Tiki tattoos are symbols that represent what are called “semi-gods.” Tikis are human figures in the shape of a statue or some other type of carving and in tattoo form they are replicas of those classic creations. In most cases you will find that people want their Tiki tattoos to look as authentic as possible, but in other cases they will give them a Tiki look but will tweak the design to emphasize its meaning to them.

The key to choosing a Tiki tattoo is knowing something about some of the Polynesian gods that they represent. You have to remember that these designs aren’t just for looks; those who originally made them were doing so to honor these gods. That is one of the main reasons why Tiki tattoos are not for everyone. However, if you feel like one of the gods represents something important to you, then a Tiki tat might be perfect for you.

In Polynesian mythology, Ku is the god of war and he also happens to be one of the most popular gods used in Tiki tattoos right now. This is the Tiki design to get if you want to show that you have a warrior inside of you. It also makes for an excellent military tattoo. Ku often has an intense or angry expression on his face and fire-red or blue eyes.

Another extremely popular Tiki is Kane, who is the most powerful god of them all. This is a great Tiki design to get if you want to show that you control your own destiny and no one can get in your way while you are attempting to reach your goals. Kane also usually has a very intense look on his face and his head has these two interesting sideways triangles that can looking fantastic in tattoo form.