Pictish Stag Tattoo Design clover One of the interpretations of

One of the interpretations of the design is that the stag is eating the bark of the ONE WORLD TREE (Yggdrasil) where the serpent Nithog lived and nibbled on its roots

or even the lower leg

This traditional Highland weave is a tattoo pattern that enhances any arm

A grave rubbing from an ancient cross in Ireland is here translated into a tattoo

The spiral is the signature decorative ornament used in Celtic art

Pictish Stag Tattoo Design clover One of the interpretations ofLord of the Forest, magnificent King of all he surveys. The stag held a very special place in Celtic mythology and religion, representing the power and majesty of nature. In this tattoo pattern the leaping stag is caught in full flight, with Pictish spirals emphasizing the powerful body, as he turns to see his pursuer.