Mexican skulls are not a very common tattoo -although it is becoming more and more popular- since its meaning is very important to many people. These skulls have a lot of meaning in Mexican culture and it is the main symbol that represents the Day of the Dead. The ancestors who have passed away are represented by the clay molded with these skulls so painted and decorated, the names of the deceased are added on the forehead of the skull and then the skull is placed on the stone tomb to enhance the love that is felt for this person on the day of the dead.
When it comes to tattoos, they are usually quite large designs because they contain a lot of details and colors. A tattoo that is too small might not look as good. But if you want a big tattoo and you like Mexican skulls and what they mean, then this will be a good tattoo for you.. The smaller skulls usually represent children, while the larger ones represent adults.
There are many meanings behind the skull tattoo. If you want to remember someone special in your life, you can honor their memory with this tattoo. If the skull represents a specific person you can put their name on the forehead of the skull. The rest of the skull must be completely decorated and the name reminds that it cannot be written in another part of the design other than the forehead.
The most common meanings of the Mexican skull tattoo is death, the memory or a symbol of spirituality that many carry with pride, it is a way of being connected with the spiritual world. Do you like these types of tattoos? Where would you want to get a Mexican skull tattooed? What would it symbolize for you? You can't miss a lot of color!