The most common places to get tattoos are the hands.
Thus, a person strives to be noticed, to draw attention to himself.
Hand tattoos are in some cases the ultimate expression of rebellion. People who dare to get these tattoos very often yearn to share their creed with the world.
Why get a hand tattoo?
Many people choose their hands for personal or political reasons. We list some main features below.
The hands are clearly visible.
Hands are more painful to tattoo than most other spots; this means a high level commitment to the tattoo.
Hands are often the chosen place for religious tattoos, especially Christian tattoos due to the correlation with the crucifixion of Jesus.
They can symbolize union, in fact, many lovers tattoo their rings.
Aztec sun tattoos on hands
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Cultures and subcultures
Hand tattoos are more common in certain circles than others. Some people choose to commemorate loved ones by putting birth and death dates on top of their hands as an ever-present reminder of the loss. In some cases, maybe the tattoo is a reminder to be a better person, or it reminds us of losing someone.
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Celebrities who have tattoos on their hands
The hand tattoo is a symbol that many celebrities have chosen, and which they currently proudly display:
Britney Spears tattoo was inked in Studio City.
Guitarist Dave Navarro has Roman numerals on all four fingers of each hand.
Jesse James, the hard chopper builder, has the words “Pay Me Sucka” and a dollar sign on the palm of his right hand.
Indian Larry, the strikingly deceased stuntman and biker recently, had an iron cross tattoo on his right hand.
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The Prison Culture
Jailed men and women who receive prison tattoos often get a tattoo on a hand or wrist to indicate a connection with a specific gang or sect within the system.
The indigenous peoples of New Zealand, Australia and Polynesia often use facial tattoos and hand tattoos to indicate station, class and which family or tribe they belong to.
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