Ancient Aztec Tattoos

The group of Aztecs people in and around the area of Mexico and Central America started their tough life during 13th century and in 16th century they become powerful and highly advanced. They play major role in children education. Central America was famous for tattoo at ancient time. Aztec symbols are very meaningful and Aztec god believed as God of warriors.

Many Mexican people put Aztec tattoo because they want to give tribute for their hard working ancestor. In Aztecs culture art is one of the important things so every boy and girl got training in the art of pottery making and also in the art of working with stones and precious metals.

Several Aztec Tattoo Designs

Aztec tattoo designs are full of god images. Sun is considered as god of Aztec because it is believed that it is powerful gives life to human and protects heaven. Many designs are having images of sun, tezcatlipoca (God of warriors), aztec calendar, questzalcoatl (god of creativity, fertility, and weather), eagle, cross tattoos, princesses and stars&moon. Aztec calendar is also based on different type sun images with a variety of facial features. Aztec tattoo are having complicated but symbolic design. It is widely related to traditions and deeply religious. Tattoo is an important part of Aztec people even children also had it. Nahuatl language was used in ancient Aztec tattoo design and it is not fully translated in today’s language.

Where Aztec Put Their Tattoos?

Putting tattoo on body is one of the important parts of Aztec culture. Not only adults but even children also had tattoo to show devotion to particular god. Tattoos were mostly placed on the wrist, stomach and chest. Wide range of variety and distinct pattern were available for tattooing.