Harley Davidson Tattoos

Tattoos are an ancient art. First practiced in south Pacific Polynesia, they eventually spread to the rest of the world. The Maori people, natives of New Zealand, traditionally practice Ta Moko -- extensive tattooing on the face and body. Ta Moko tattoos identify the bearer, and the Maori consider copying them to be identity theft.

Much like the Maori, bikers bear identifying symbols. Harley Davidson tattoos mark bikers as loyal to their brand. Although copying a biker's tattoo is not quite as serious an offense as copying a Maori's Ta Moko, bikers still use tattoos as a means of identification.

In western society, people do all sorts of things to individualize themselves. Makeup, haircuts and body piercings all serve to customize a person's appearance. How you decorate yourself sends a message to the world. Tattooing takes this sense of decoration to a whole new level. Because it is not reversible, it not only sets a person apart, but marks them as a member of a group.

Throughout Harley Davidson history, tattoos have told the world that the bearer is loyal to a tradition. Just as Maori Ta Moko tattoos are a badge that demonstrate a place in the tribe, Harley Davidson tattoos demonstrate a place in biker culture, which is often like a family.

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