Baobab Dotwork Tattoo

You know the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” The same rule can be changed into “Don’t judge a person by its ink.” Getting some body art inked is probably one of the best ways for self-expression—be it a drawing in remembrance of your past beliefs, shenanigans or a minimal tattoo filled with deep meanings. No tattoo design is meaningless or ugly because there’s always something bigger behind it. At least to the person who chose the unique tattoo.

Since tattoos became popular and a matter of a fashion, the amount of them had significantly grown the same as the amount of chest tattoos in particular. Having a body drawing on a chest is an old tradition. Warriors used to prepare for battles with a help of prayers and charms and chest tattoos, in this case, served as a sort of a shield protecting vital organs, heart in particular. A big drawing or a sophisticated ornament can be placed in this area. And if the artist has enough skills to…

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Africa has a rich history of symbols that were used to communicate important concepts, aphorisms, traditional wisdom, and life lessons throughout gener...