Captain Bret's Tattoo Shop, Established 1980
# 2 Collins St. Newport, Rhode Island. We do Fancy Lettering and Calligraphy. Custom unique drawings, EXPERT AT COVERING OLD TATTOOS, Sailor Jerry styled Tattooing, Traditional American Tattoos. Grey work, or Lots Of Color. AND, of course, Killer Tribal Tattoos
Tribal Turtle Tattoo
Samoan-Polynesian Tattoo by Captain Bret
Polynesian style Tattoo
Pacific Northwest Coast Native Sun
Elvish Script Lettering Tattoo
CLICK to Download Tribal Arm Bands
EXPERT COVER-UPS
We specialize in fixing old Tattoos. We can cover up your old Tattoo.
We will make you NEW again.
Fixing and Re-Coloring faded or improperly executed art is our favorite thing.
Call me 401-846-4488
Triple Strength Tribal Dragons
click to download this cool Tattoo
All Style Tribal Tattoos by Captain Bret
Tribal Trinity triple strength dragons Tattoo
Tribal flame job Tattoo
LARGE ARM TRIBAL TATTOOS
Pacific Northwest Coast Native Tribal Sun Face Tattoo
Tribal Sun Face
Tribal Cross Back Tattoo by Captain Bret
Shark Tattoo
ORCA "Killer Whale" Tattoo
Tribal "FISH" Tattoo - Tattooed by Captain Bret
Looking out for our Tattoo customers
Tribal and Celtic Sun Tattoo download
All Tattoos at my shop are done by the owner/artist Captain Bret
No flunkies, or apprentices allowed near your skin !
Captain Bret at work Tattooing a Custom Design
Old School Butterfly Skull Tattoo with Crown
The Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island
Love Hearts Wolves Tattoo by Captain Bret
Wolf paw Tattoo Bear paw Tattoo
Warrior strength Tattoo armband design
Tribal Phoenix Tattoo
Fancy Calligraphy Lettering Name Tattoo
Tribal USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor Tattoo
Custom Tribal Lion Tattoo Design by Captain Bret
Tribal Lion tattoo design download
Sailor Jerry Birds. We do CUSTOM Traditional Tattoos also
Scottish Thistle & Celtic Trinity Knot with Tribal Background by Captain Bret
Pacific Northwest Coast Native American Art WOLF Tattoo By Captain Bret
Full arm Tribal sleeve Custom Drawn & Tattoooed by Captain Bret
Tribal Pirate Skull
POLYNESIAN TRIBAL MASK TATTOO
Egyptian King Tattoo Design
TRIBAL FACE TATTOO
Buy these designs at our Tattoo store
TRIBAL LEOPARD DESIGN
Koolest Tribal Dragon
click to download this Tribal Dragon Tattoo Design
Ladies, come get a HOT Tribal Tattoo Like this from us at
Tribal Tiger
Tribal Tiger Tattoo
Tribal Lion
Tribal Dragon Tattoo design download
Pacific Northwest Coast Native Eagles
click to download Pacific Northwest Coast Tribal designs like this
Wolf with Sun Tattoo Double Orca, "Killer Whale" Tattoo
Skin&Ink Tattoo magazine article about Captain Bret's Celtic Tattoos
My article and picture in Harley Davidson 100 year Anniversary Book
All Tattoos at my shop are done by the owner/artist Captain Bret
No flunkies, or apprentices allowed near your skin !
Tribal Tuna Fish
Tribal SKULL Tattoos
Mystic River Tattoo
Sean Penns Back Tattoo
Tattoo that Captain Bret Designed that was used in Clint Eastwood's movie "MYSTIC RIVER" staring Sean Penn as the character "Jimmy Markum" a South Boston Irish mobster with this Celtic styled cross Tattooed on his back
We bury our sins, we wash them clean.
Get in line for a Tattoo by Captain Bret
Fancy Old English letters CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
Old English "Blackletter" Tattoo
Butterflies flying up a ladies leg
Tribal Bear Claw of Strength
click to download this Bear Claw Tattoo design
Tribal Dragon Tattoo
Oooooh look at the nice Tattoos by Captain Bret!
Stylized Tribal Extreme Cross
click to download
American Stylized Tribal Lion
click to download custom Tribal Tattoos like these
Tribal Eagle Photo
Click to download custom Tattoos like this
Ladies, come get a HOT Celtic Tattoo Like this from us at
Tribal Sun Eagle
Tribal Triple Lucky Strength Dragons
Buy Custom Tattoo designs at our Tattoo store
Tribal Dragon
Egyptian Queen
EYE OF RA TATTOO DESIGN
click here for Tattoo downloads
Tribal Moon
Tribal&Celtic Fusion Tattoo
Tribal & Celtic Strength Knot
Tribal Rose
Tribal Styled Name
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD TRIBAL LETTER SETS
Haida Sun
TRIBAL AND CELTIC SUN
ALL TATTOOS BY CAPTAIN BRET
COME SEE ME FOR TRIBAL TATTOOS
Tribal Sun
Kokopeli Tattoo
click to download a cool Kokopeli Tattoo like this
Ancient Tribal Black Strength Dragon
Skin&Ink Tattoo magazine article about Captain Bret's Celtic Tattoos
TRIBAL LION TATTOO DESIGN
Click to download this Lion
Kanji Tattoo
Custom Tribal Dragon by Captain Bret
Pacific Northwest Coast Style Wolf
Buy & Download unique custom Tattoo designs in our online store
Order Tribal Tattoo design CD'S Order Tribal Tattoo designs Books
Custom arm Tribal Tattoo by Captain Bret
Tribal Sun
Fancy Old English letters CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
Custom Firemans Cross Tattoo by Captain Bret
Tribal Flames Tattoo
Mystic River Tattoo
Sean Penn Back Tattoo
CLICK to DOWNLOAD THIS Cross TATTOO DESIGN NOW
Tattoo that Captain Bret Designed that was used in Clint Eastwood's movie"MYSTIC RIVER" staring Sean Penn as the character "Jimmy Markum" a South Boston Irish mobster with this celtic styled cross Tattooed on his back
Stop - Click and Buy something Please
Triple Strength Tribal Dragons CLICK to DOWNLOAD this design at our store
click to download
click to download Warrior Strength Armband
click to download sexy womens Tattoos
Tribal Rose
Tribal Panther Sun
Links to Download Designs Celtic Crosses Celtic Arm bands Custom Celtic designs Shamrocks Dragons Lions Tree of Life LETTER SETS Tribal Arm bands Custom Tribal Designs Suns Animals Lions Dragons Letter Sets
TRIBAL EAGLE TATTOO
Buy these designs at our Tattoo store
Tribal Tattoo History and Symbolism
The Tribal style originates from the old tribes like the Celtic, the Maori tribes, the Haida tribes, the inhabitants of the Marquesan and the tribes of Borneo. What a lot of people now recognize as Tribal is in fact a new style: New Tribalism are the remains of the old Tribal style. Particularly the Borneo style shows a lot of resemblance with New Tribalism.
Concerning all Tribal styles the division in black and white is important. Not only of what has been tattooed must have a good shape but also the parts that have been left blank must also be well shaped. Besides it is more beautiful that the shapes follow your body contours. The balance with Tribals and Ornamentals are very important. That is the reason why it is so important to have a tattoo done by someone who understands the different styles.
The Celtic tribes
The old Celts lived mainly in England and Ireland (before also in France). Round the year
1000 the Celtic civilization gradually disappeared. Typical of this style is interlace,
spirals, dogs, birds and humans
Custom Celtic Cross by Captain Bret
Buy a Celtic Cross Tattoo design - INSTANT DOWNLOAD - Tattoo design Store
CLICK To buy a Celtic Cross
The Maori
tribes
The Maori originate from New Zealand and have traditional facial tattoos (moko) and
special leg tattoos. This tattoo style, that shows a lot of resemblance with the wood
carving of the Maoris, is typical for its spirals. Under influence of the missionaries the
traditional Maori tattoos disappeared round 1900. In those days the Maori were hunted for
their (tattooed) head as a trophy. The facial tattoos of the Maori were individually
designed and theyre for never copied from each other. According to the legend the
facial tattoos were made to be recognized by friends and family once deceased. According
to the story the light goes right through you when you are dead, but your tattoos show
whom you are. Since 1980-1990 there is an uprising of the tattoo phenomenon under the
Maori in New Zealand. For the Maori a tattoo means inner strength and mastering this inner
strength.
The Haida
tribes
The Haida (Indian tribes) lived on the Northwest coast of America. This style of tattoos,
which shows a lot of resemblance with the woodcarving of the Haida, thunderbirds, beavers,
bears, fish and woodcarving are very common. The pictures are mainly about the Indian
astrology. The Indians believed that you partly take over the strength of the animal when
having such a tattoo. The Haida style is a forceful, masculine style.
The Marquesan
tribes
The Marquesan style originates from the inhabitants of the Marquesan Islands in Polynesia.
These islanders used to be completely covered with tattoos. Their bodies showed picture
stories, for other tribes to recognize whom you were, where you were from and what you
did. In the entire Polynesian area the tattoo culture always has been present, everyone
was tattood. The word tattoo is derived from the word 'tatau' that comes from this area.
The Marquesan style is mainly based on the divinity Tiki, who is always portrayed with his
eyes closed because he smells danger before he sees it. Images that are used a lot in this
style are: shells (wealth), shark teeth (protection) lizards, whales, turtles, fish hooks,
and so on. The Marquesan style is a form of language in symbols.
Borneo
Borneo is situated above Indonesia. In former times the headhunters (from the Iban- and
Dayak tribes) had tattoos for protection and as proof of their achievement. That is how
one obtained a spiral in the form of a flower on the front of the shoulders when making a
long trip, but also for cutting someones head there was a particular symbol. The
headhunters protected the rest of the tribe that lived in trees. They themselves lived on
the ground and by the looks of their tattoos you could see what they did and what they
have been through. Typical for this style are images of scorpions, flowers, dogs, dragons
and spirals.
Buy Tribal Tattoo Designs on CD
click to download Tribal & Celtic Suns
Tattoos by Captain Bret
Captain Bret
Only god can judge me
GANGSTA STYLE
Old English Letter Stomach Tattoo
Fancy Old English letters CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
"All or Nothing" Tattoo script
Smile Now $ Cry Later Tattoo
"cool Tattoo quote"
Tribal Rose
TRIBAL TATTOO DESIGN BOOKS
Tattoos by Captain Bret
Only god can judge me
GANGSTA STYLE
click to DOWNLOAD HUGE collection of Old English letter SETS
Old English Letter Stomach Tattoo
click to DOWNLOAD HUGE collection of Old English letter SETS
We do ALL Tattoo styles, NOT JUST Tribal & Celtic
So many custom Tattoo design at our shop - It will bust your brain box
click fore mail
(Click)
We do
ALL
Tattoo styles,
NOT JUST Tribal & Celtic |
Captain Bret's Tattoo Shop - 2 Collins St. Newport, Rhode Island
401-846-4488
G'Day
Click for Home Index Page
Celtic Tattoo Photos Tribal Tattoo Photos
Miscellaneous Tattoo Photographs
The Book of Kells (Pagan Celt Viking & Pict Influence on Art)
Celtic Tattoo History Page #1 Page #2 Page #3
Tribal Tattoo History Page #1 Page #2 Page #3
Celtic Mythology Page #1 Page #2 Page #3
Tree of Life Designs and History
A Cultural History of the Modern Tattoo Community
Body Parts (Or Modern Mutations)
Current Tattoo Trends
How Tattoos Work
Directions Hours Discount Coupon F.A.Q.s
Pictures of Tattoo Shop & All our Tattoo Designs
Tattoo Care Instructions
Design Service
These designs, pictures, Photographs, JPG,s,Gifs, files, logos, Tattoos, images, content are used exclusively by Captain Bret's Tattoo Shop Inc. and represents our company, they are our intellectual property 1981 All rights reserved.
All designs and images/content/compilation herein are Copyright 1981. Trade Mark-Service
Mark protections exist. Said Copyright, Copyrights, Service Marks, Trade Marks
may be filed, owned, by all, some, or individually by the following, Bret
A. Lohnes, Captain Bret's Tattoo Shop Inc. and www.tribal-celtic-tattoo.com
copyright 1981
Captain Bret's Tattoo Shop, Established 1980
# 2 Collins St. Newport, Rhode Island. We do Fancy Lettering and Calligraphy. Custom unique drawings, EXPERT AT COVERING OLD TATTOOS, Sailor Jerry styled Tattooing, Traditional American Tattoos. Grey work, or Lots Of Color. AND, of course, Killer Tribal Tattoos
Tribal Turtle Tattoo
Samoan-Polynesian Tattoo by Captain Bret
Polynesian style Tattoo
Pacific Northwest Coast Native Sun
Elvish Script Lettering Tattoo
CLICK to Download Tribal Arm Bands
EXPERT COVER-UPS
We specialize in fixing old Tattoos. We can cover up your old Tattoo.
We will make you NEW again.
Fixing and Re-Coloring faded or improperly executed art is our favorite thing.
Call me 401-846-4488
Triple Strength Tribal Dragons
click to download this cool Tattoo
All Style Tribal Tattoos by Captain Bret
Tribal Trinity triple strength dragons Tattoo
Tribal flame job Tattoo
LARGE ARM TRIBAL TATTOOS
Pacific Northwest Coast Native Tribal Sun Face Tattoo
Tribal Sun Face
Tribal Cross Back Tattoo by Captain Bret
Shark Tattoo
ORCA "Killer Whale" Tattoo
Tribal "FISH" Tattoo - Tattooed by Captain Bret
Looking out for our Tattoo customers
Tribal and Celtic Sun Tattoo download
All Tattoos at my shop are done by the owner/artist Captain Bret
No flunkies, or apprentices allowed near your skin !
Captain Bret at work Tattooing a Custom Design
Old School Butterfly Skull Tattoo with Crown
The Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island
Love Hearts Wolves Tattoo by Captain Bret
Wolf paw Tattoo Bear paw Tattoo
Warrior strength Tattoo armband design
Tribal Phoenix Tattoo
Fancy Calligraphy Lettering Name Tattoo
Tribal USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor Tattoo
Custom Tribal Lion Tattoo Design by Captain Bret
Tribal Lion tattoo design download
Sailor Jerry Birds. We do CUSTOM Traditional Tattoos also
Scottish Thistle & Celtic Trinity Knot with Tribal Background by Captain Bret
Pacific Northwest Coast Native American Art WOLF Tattoo By Captain Bret
Full arm Tribal sleeve Custom Drawn & Tattoooed by Captain Bret
Tribal Pirate Skull
POLYNESIAN TRIBAL MASK TATTOO
Egyptian King Tattoo Design
TRIBAL FACE TATTOO
Buy these designs at our Tattoo store
TRIBAL LEOPARD DESIGN
Koolest Tribal Dragon
click to download this Tribal Dragon Tattoo Design
Ladies, come get a HOT Tribal Tattoo Like this from us at
Tribal Tiger
Tribal Tiger Tattoo
Tribal Lion
Tribal Dragon Tattoo design download
Pacific Northwest Coast Native Eagles
click to download Pacific Northwest Coast Tribal designs like this
Wolf with Sun Tattoo Double Orca, "Killer Whale" Tattoo
Skin&Ink Tattoo magazine article about Captain Bret's Celtic Tattoos
My article and picture in Harley Davidson 100 year Anniversary Book
All Tattoos at my shop are done by the owner/artist Captain Bret
No flunkies, or apprentices allowed near your skin !
Tribal Tuna Fish
Tribal SKULL Tattoos
Mystic River Tattoo
Sean Penns Back Tattoo
Tattoo that Captain Bret Designed that was used in Clint Eastwood's movie "MYSTIC RIVER" staring Sean Penn as the character "Jimmy Markum" a South Boston Irish mobster with this Celtic styled cross Tattooed on his back
We bury our sins, we wash them clean.
Get in line for a Tattoo by Captain Bret
Fancy Old English letters CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
Old English "Blackletter" Tattoo
Butterflies flying up a ladies leg
Tribal Bear Claw of Strength
click to download this Bear Claw Tattoo design
Tribal Dragon Tattoo
Oooooh look at the nice Tattoos by Captain Bret!
Stylized Tribal Extreme Cross
click to download
American Stylized Tribal Lion
click to download custom Tribal Tattoos like these
Tribal Eagle Photo
Click to download custom Tattoos like this
Ladies, come get a HOT Celtic Tattoo Like this from us at
Tribal Sun Eagle
Tribal Triple Lucky Strength Dragons
Buy Custom Tattoo designs at our Tattoo store
Tribal Dragon
Egyptian Queen
EYE OF RA TATTOO DESIGN
click here for Tattoo downloads
Tribal Moon
Tribal&Celtic Fusion Tattoo
Tribal & Celtic Strength Knot
Tribal Rose
Tribal Styled Name
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD TRIBAL LETTER SETS
Haida Sun
TRIBAL AND CELTIC SUN
ALL TATTOOS BY CAPTAIN BRET
COME SEE ME FOR TRIBAL TATTOOS
Tribal Sun
Kokopeli Tattoo
click to download a cool Kokopeli Tattoo like this
Ancient Tribal Black Strength Dragon
Skin&Ink Tattoo magazine article about Captain Bret's Celtic Tattoos
TRIBAL LION TATTOO DESIGN
Click to download this Lion
Kanji Tattoo
Custom Tribal Dragon by Captain Bret
Pacific Northwest Coast Style Wolf
Buy & Download unique custom Tattoo designs in our online store
Order Tribal Tattoo design CD'S Order Tribal Tattoo designs Books
Custom arm Tribal Tattoo by Captain Bret
Tribal Sun
Fancy Old English letters CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
Custom Firemans Cross Tattoo by Captain Bret
Tribal Flames Tattoo
Mystic River Tattoo
Sean Penn Back Tattoo
CLICK to DOWNLOAD THIS Cross TATTOO DESIGN NOW
Tattoo that Captain Bret Designed that was used in Clint Eastwood's movie"MYSTIC RIVER" staring Sean Penn as the character "Jimmy Markum" a South Boston Irish mobster with this celtic styled cross Tattooed on his back
Stop - Click and Buy something Please
Triple Strength Tribal Dragons CLICK to DOWNLOAD this design at our store
click to download
click to download Warrior Strength Armband
click to download sexy womens Tattoos
Tribal Rose
Tribal Panther Sun
Links to Download Designs Celtic Crosses Celtic Arm bands Custom Celtic designs Shamrocks Dragons Lions Tree of Life LETTER SETS Tribal Arm bands Custom Tribal Designs Suns Animals Lions Dragons Letter Sets
TRIBAL EAGLE TATTOO
Buy these designs at our Tattoo store
Tribal Tattoo History and Symbolism
The Tribal style originates from the old tribes like the Celtic, the Maori tribes, the Haida tribes, the inhabitants of the Marquesan and the tribes of Borneo. What a lot of people now recognize as Tribal is in fact a new style: New Tribalism are the remains of the old Tribal style. Particularly the Borneo style shows a lot of resemblance with New Tribalism.
Concerning all Tribal styles the division in black and white is important. Not only of what has been tattooed must have a good shape but also the parts that have been left blank must also be well shaped. Besides it is more beautiful that the shapes follow your body contours. The balance with Tribals and Ornamentals are very important. That is the reason why it is so important to have a tattoo done by someone who understands the different styles.
The Celtic tribes
The old Celts lived mainly in England and Ireland (before also in France). Round the year
1000 the Celtic civilization gradually disappeared. Typical of this style is interlace,
spirals, dogs, birds and humans
Custom Celtic Cross by Captain Bret
Buy a Celtic Cross Tattoo design - INSTANT DOWNLOAD - Tattoo design Store
CLICK To buy a Celtic Cross
The Maori
tribes
The Maori originate from New Zealand and have traditional facial tattoos (moko) and
special leg tattoos. This tattoo style, that shows a lot of resemblance with the wood
carving of the Maoris, is typical for its spirals. Under influence of the missionaries the
traditional Maori tattoos disappeared round 1900. In those days the Maori were hunted for
their (tattooed) head as a trophy. The facial tattoos of the Maori were individually
designed and theyre for never copied from each other. According to the legend the
facial tattoos were made to be recognized by friends and family once deceased. According
to the story the light goes right through you when you are dead, but your tattoos show
whom you are. Since 1980-1990 there is an uprising of the tattoo phenomenon under the
Maori in New Zealand. For the Maori a tattoo means inner strength and mastering this inner
strength.
The Haida
tribes
The Haida (Indian tribes) lived on the Northwest coast of America. This style of tattoos,
which shows a lot of resemblance with the woodcarving of the Haida, thunderbirds, beavers,
bears, fish and woodcarving are very common. The pictures are mainly about the Indian
astrology. The Indians believed that you partly take over the strength of the animal when
having such a tattoo. The Haida style is a forceful, masculine style.
The Marquesan
tribes
The Marquesan style originates from the inhabitants of the Marquesan Islands in Polynesia.
These islanders used to be completely covered with tattoos. Their bodies showed picture
stories, for other tribes to recognize whom you were, where you were from and what you
did. In the entire Polynesian area the tattoo culture always has been present, everyone
was tattood. The word tattoo is derived from the word 'tatau' that comes from this area.
The Marquesan style is mainly based on the divinity Tiki, who is always portrayed with his
eyes closed because he smells danger before he sees it. Images that are used a lot in this
style are: shells (wealth), shark teeth (protection) lizards, whales, turtles, fish hooks,
and so on. The Marquesan style is a form of language in symbols.
Borneo
Borneo is situated above Indonesia. In former times the headhunters (from the Iban- and
Dayak tribes) had tattoos for protection and as proof of their achievement. That is how
one obtained a spiral in the form of a flower on the front of the shoulders when making a
long trip, but also for cutting someones head there was a particular symbol. The
headhunters protected the rest of the tribe that lived in trees. They themselves lived on
the ground and by the looks of their tattoos you could see what they did and what they
have been through. Typical for this style are images of scorpions, flowers, dogs, dragons
and spirals.
Buy Tribal Tattoo Designs on CD
click to download Tribal & Celtic Suns
Tattoos by Captain Bret
Captain Bret
Only god can judge me
GANGSTA STYLE
Old English Letter Stomach Tattoo
Fancy Old English letters CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
"All or Nothing" Tattoo script
Smile Now $ Cry Later Tattoo
"cool Tattoo quote"
Tribal Rose
TRIBAL TATTOO DESIGN BOOKS
Tattoos by Captain Bret
Only god can judge me
GANGSTA STYLE
click to DOWNLOAD HUGE collection of Old English letter SETS
Old English Letter Stomach Tattoo
click to DOWNLOAD HUGE collection of Old English letter SETS
We do ALL Tattoo styles, NOT JUST Tribal & Celtic
So many custom Tattoo design at our shop - It will bust your brain box
click fore mail
(Click)
We do
ALL
Tattoo styles,
NOT JUST Tribal & Celtic |
Captain Bret's Tattoo Shop - 2 Collins St. Newport, Rhode Island
401-846-4488
G'Day
Click for Home Index Page
Celtic Tattoo Photos Tribal Tattoo Photos
Miscellaneous Tattoo Photographs
The Book of Kells (Pagan Celt Viking & Pict Influence on Art)
Celtic Tattoo History Page #1 Page #2 Page #3
Tribal Tattoo History Page #1 Page #2 Page #3
Celtic Mythology Page #1 Page #2 Page #3
Tree of Life Designs and History
A Cultural History of the Modern Tattoo Community
Body Parts (Or Modern Mutations)
Current Tattoo Trends
How Tattoos Work
Directions Hours Discount Coupon F.A.Q.s
Pictures of Tattoo Shop & All our Tattoo Designs
Tattoo Care Instructions
Design Service
These designs, pictures, Photographs, JPG,s,Gifs, files, logos, Tattoos, images, content are used exclusively by Captain Bret's Tattoo Shop Inc. and represents our company, they are our intellectual property 1981 All rights reserved.
All designs and images/content/compilation herein are Copyright 1981. Trade Mark-Service
Mark protections exist. Said Copyright, Copyrights, Service Marks, Trade Marks
may be filed, owned, by all, some, or individually by the following, Bret
A. Lohnes, Captain Bret's Tattoo Shop Inc. and www.tribal-celtic-tattoo.com
copyright 1981
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