Canadian Tattoos

Canadian Tattoos represent an interesting mix of old world cultures meeting with new world techniques. Whether it’s ancient Haida body art or provincial patriotism, these tattoos offer a diverse array of tattoo designs and styles to choose from for the prospective body art customer.

Perhaps the most popular Canadian tattoos are the fascinatingly abstract images of the Haida people. These Native Americans inhabited the islands of Canada, and while many cultures were stamped out during the European invasion, the Haida’s geographical remoteness allowed them to survive and even flourish. The tattoos inspired by these people are directly derived from their totem art and highly abstract animal designs.

Canadian tattoo designs like the Haida Bear, with its fearless straight-ahead look and prominent claws and fangs, was an especially popular choice for warriors and continues to be a collector’s treasure, both as a tattoo and a decorative art. The Haida, unlike many Native American cultures, were not agricultural—they were fishing people, and therefore did not experience the scarcity of their tribal brethren. Tats, like the Haida Cod, reflect gratefulness with tails and body also doubling as outstretched hands to the gods who would always provide them with fish.

But Canadian tattoos don’t just stop with Haida Tattoos. Many people find Canadian Flag tattoos a great way to express civic pride and a subtle reminder to others that there are other places in North America besides the United States.

For those interested in Canadian Tattoos, especially the Haida artwork, it’s important to preview your tattoo artist’s portfolio to see if they have experience in that kind of work. It’s good to see that an artist has demonstrated competency when it comes to this remarkable and highly abstract art form.