Sugar Skull Tattoos

Mexican Sugar Skull Tattoo

The Day of the Dead (El Dia de los Muertos) is a celebration in Mexico in which the skull (calavera) plays an important role. On the Day of the Dead (November 2), family and friends gather to remember dear ones who have died. Sugar skulls are created that are highly decorated and edible.

Sugar skull tattoos are popular with women because of the original blend of skull and color, dead and life. Above that they are highly decorated with colorful flowers and patterns within the skull design itself.

Some people pick a sugar skull tattoo as an in loving memory tattoo, to honor someone dear who has died. Like the Day of the Dead itself, the tattoos can be both a symbol of mourning a life that is over as well as a celebration of that life and of everything that life has to offer. These are uplifting skulls that are positive images in the eyes of those who get them.

Bull & Deer Skull Tattoos

Bull Skull Tattoo

A skull tattoo doesn’t have to use a human skull design. There are a number of animal skulls that also make interesting tattoo designs.

There are many who choose a Southwest-style bull skull tattoo to represent their own style and the area that they love. A bull skull tattoo usually features the skull and prominently displayed horns, sometimes combined with Native American symbols like feathers.

Deer skull tattoos are another twist on the Southwest theme. They are also popular with those who enjoy hunting. Deer skull tattoos can be done with or without antlers, though the antlers are the best way to showcase the type of animal skull that is being depicted.