Sexy Lower Back Tattoos: Skull and Crossbones Tattoos

Skull and crossbones is a very popular design among skull tattoos.The skull and crossbones symbols is often used to signify poisonous or hazardous materials, death and a symbol of caution. Portrayed in flags of pirates known as "Jolly Roger", the skull and crossbones was used to convey a message of fear to those traveling the seas. Although the skull and crossbones design was flown on the flagpoles of pirates ships, the first known record of pirates using the symbol, was on land.

Since the bygone days of pirates, the skull and crossbones design is used by various military groups as an insignia or emblem. While the skull and crossbones symbolize many of these things in the past, the symbol is tattooed by many people today from all walks of life. Not only are the men still getting the design as a tattoo, but their are skull tattoos for women as well.

Skull and Crossbones Tattoo Designs