Why did Rihanna get a Maori tattoo?

It’s a hard thing when you get a tattoo and not absolutely love it,” McCurdy told E! News. Rihanna’s new artwork was blended with the Maori tattoo she received in a session with renowned New Zealand tattooist Inia Taylor and musician Tiki Taane. The older tattoo was inked to commemorate her recent trip to New Zealand.

What does Rihanna’s hand tattoo mean?

Meaning: Rihanna has a tribal tattoo on her hands which she updated while she was in New Zealand in 2008. In an interview, Rihanna said, It’s tribal. It represents strength and love…. It’s their traditional way of tattooing.

Did Rihanna’s tattoo hurt?

While in New Zealand, Rihanna got a Maori design (or moko) on her right hand, which tattoo artist Inia Taylor created using the traditional method: tapping a wooden spike into the skin with a mallet. From the looks of the video the tattoo shop uploaded to its YouTube account, this one hurt — a lot.

Who did Rihanna Maori tattoo?

Inia Taylor
Rihanna says her new tattoo is a reminder of things in the past. The singer got her hand inked in New Zealand on Wednesday with a traditional Maori tribal tattoo designed by Inia Taylor. The ceremonial artwork is considered a rite of passage and was tattooed on her with a chisel, mallet and ink.

Who is the artist that did Rihanna’s tattoos?

The most known tattoo artist that has created her tattoos is Bang Bang. Bang Bang has apparently done around 13 of her various tattoos. He told a magazine “She [Rihanna] always flips out [when it’s done] and jumps up and down like a 16-year-old girl getting her first car.” Rihanna has at least 25 known tattoos: music notes on her foot

What does a skull and crossbones tattoo mean for Rihanna?

Rihanna added a tattoo of a skull during her stay in Miami in 2008. It’s her only tattoo with colored ink and also her seventh tattoo. A skull and crossbones usually means danger, but it is neutralized by the pink hair bow the skull is wearing.

What kind of Henna does Rihanna have on her arm?

 Rihanna also expanded the henna designs — which has previously only been on the back of her arm — all the way up to edges of the cross, making it one cohesive piece. (more…) Bang BangBlack-and-GrayChristianityCrossHenna DesignReligionWrist

What does the cross on Rihanna’s arm mean?

The intricate cross design is made from negative space and is surrounded by black ink.  Rihanna also expanded the henna designs — which has previously only been on the back of her arm — all the way up to edges of the cross, making it one cohesive piece.