Inked Mag Staff
September 30th, 2015
Whale Tattoos
Due to their enormity and beauty, whale have captured our fascination for as long as anyone can remember. Over time the gargantuan sea mammals have been feared, hunted, revered and…
Due to their enormity and beauty, whale have captured our fascination for as long as anyone can remember. Over time the gargantuan sea mammals have been feared, hunted, revered and treasured. Tattoo art has long been influenced by sailors and nautical images, so it should come as no surprise that whales are a very common subject of tattoos. We’re guessing that Captain Ahab may have had one of the designs you’ll find in the gallery below.
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