Heraldic Tattoo Sleeve Design with Lion, Bird, and Camel southwest An ancient carved stone cross

An ancient carved stone cross located in the Braddan Kirk churchyard in Maughold

A warrior's shield pattern

Placed within a matrix of knots that return to source

and the wheel representing the cycle of all life

making it one of the most widespread and powerful of all symbols

Heraldic Tattoo Sleeve Design with Lion, Bird, and Camel southwest An ancient carved stone crossThe animals in this man's family crest are woven into this interlaced Celtic knotwork forearm sleeve tattoo. A lion, a chuff bird , and a camel. An unusual grouping, now united in this pattern of knots to cover his forearm in an integrated pattern.