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Tiger tattoo pictures

Sharing many aspects of symbolism with lion tattoos, tiger tattoos are a common choice, a combination of beauty and strength. Tigers are the king of animals and a popular symbol in the Eastern world.

Tiger tattoo art can have the following symbolic meaning (besides your own):

• Power and might.
• Pride and beauty.
• Passion and sensuality.
• Cruelty and violence.
• Purity and courage.
• In Japan, the samurai used the tiger as an emblem, for obvious reasons.
• Tiger images and statues are used to ward off evil spirits and bring luck to families and businesses.
• In some cultures, tigers are believed to punish sinners.