Crocodile Tattoo

The image of a crocodile is a very interesting motif for a tattoo. However, to say that such tattoos are common, it does not work. But it is the originality of the drawing on the body that can attract and fascinate. If you share our opinion, you should not deny yourself the pleasure of learning about the symbolism of the crocodile drawing on the body.

The meaning of the tattoo crocodile

Scientists believe that modern crocodiles as a species existed simultaneously with dinosaurs. We believe it, because one appearance of what is worth. However, you are more interested in the meaning of the symbol, and we are ready to satisfy this curiosity.

Different associations with the image of the crocodile as a tattoo arise because of the traditional views that have been formed in different peoples of the world. These reptiles were perceived in different ways, but we will note the most striking examples that are still popular today:

• The Egyptians considered crocodiles sacred, even the water god Sebek was depicted with the head of this predator. They also believed that crocodiles were the guardians of the entrance to the afterlife. These beliefs have forever cemented the image of the crocodile with a certain aura of dark mystery, power and menace;
• The Indians had a legend that the crocodile-shaped deity swallowed the solar disk every evening, making the reptile a symbol of cyclicity and measuredness;
• In the voodoo cult there is an evil spirit Baka, which was given the image of a crocodile – this makes the tattoo a symbol of punishment, bloodthirstiness, meanness and aggression;
• African tribes treated crocodiles with pronounced reverence and sometimes fear, which made them a symbol of great fortitude, militancy, courage and other masculine characteristics.

Crocodile tattoo styles

The crocodile motif is quite peculiar and ambiguous. But he 100% gives tattoo artists a huge freedom of expression. Most often, customers prefer to stuff the picture of reptiles in a realistic or ethnic styles, because such images look very effective.

However, do not underestimate the expressiveness of other stylistic trends. We advise you to evaluate the sketches of tattoos with crocodile, which are made in the styles of watercolor, graphics, neo-tradition, haida and so on.

Places of application

In the choice of location for the application of a tattoo with a crocodile, much depends on the size of the selected sketch and its features. More space for placement requires drawings of the plot type with high detail – for them suitable for the back, thigh, chest, leg or completely arm (sleeve).

If you want to stuff a small drawing with a crocodile, you should choose the collarbone, forearm or lumbar area for this purpose. Quite spectacular looks such a tattoo on the shoulder.