Elephant Tattoos

Elephants are believed to be a symbol of good luck and good fortune in many cultures.  They are also known to represent strength, wisdom, and longevity.  It is for this reason that elephants are often chosen for tattoos.  Of course, with any tattoo the most important factor for choosing a tattoo is the personal symbolism that the image carries for the wearer.

Images of Ganesha, an elephant headed Hindu god, are very popular among elephant tattoo wearers.  In Hindu philosophy, Ganesha has long been revered as the remover of obstacles.  Ganesha is also associated with knowledge, wisdom, wealth, and education. Thus, this type of tattoo tends to carry a highly personal meaning

Ganesha tattoos are often seen in a variety of very bright, vivid colors.  Tattoos of Ganesha are often very detailed and make great larger leg, back, and shoulder pieces.

Other, more typical types of elephant tattoos depict the animal raising its trunk in a gesture of power. The elephant denotes both strength and gentleness, a duality that is appreciated by many tattoo wearers. Although this symbolism is not always apparent, the wearer can enjoy its secret meaning.

Elephants may also be used as part of a landscape scene. they may be depicted ambling across an African plain, or lounging beside a favorite watering hole. These landscape tattoos, with their vivid colors and intricate detailing, tend to attract quite a bit of attention.

Although many elephant tattoos are rendered in a realistic style, some people opt for more cartoonish depictions of elephants. This type of elephant tattoo is usually used to denote playfulness, or a joyous spirit.

One great thing about elephant tattoos is that they are not very common. This makes it easy to create a one of a kind design that will catch the eye and invite complime