37 Tribal Arm Tattoos That Don’t Suck

This work in progress

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This floral pseudo tribal tattoo

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While not your typical tribal tattoo, this style sleeve design could possibly belong to a tribe somewhere. Joke. But you can’t deny it’s beauty and the genius decision to add just a touch of red ink to the elbow.

This awesome Samoan tribal tattoo

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One of my favorite designs, this epic Samoan influenced upper sleeve instantly reminds the viewer of The Statue of Liberty.

This arrow band

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This female tribal tat

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While tribal tattoos are usually seen on muscular Rugby players and the body builder types, tribal designs are equally as appealing on thinner arms.

Another fantastic Polynesian tribal tattoo

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Geometric shapes and what looks like some sort of reoccurring deity, maybe a sun god? If anyone knows who this is supposed to be exactly leave it in the comments please.

This multi-level Samoan tribal tattoo

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This tattoo is shaded to make it look like multiple levels of patterns were wrapped around the arm. What really stands out is the amazing elbow design.



X marks the spot

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Lots of things going on here. Horizontal patterns and a large X shape left blank. Possibly on purpose but it’s tough to tell without being able to see the rest of the design.

This single peck to half sleeve

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I wonder, is there a name for this specific tattoo shape — on the peck and over to form a half sleeve?



Another spectacular female tribal tattoo

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Off course a few flowers were added for a nice feminine touch.