Face tattoos, called moko kauae, are of a particular importance. “Maori regard the face or the head as particularly sacred,” Lee-Penehira said.

Even though Tyson’s face tattoo is synonymous with his appearance today, it actually wasn’t even the design he originally wanted. However, his original idea he had—a bunch of hearts—was ...

Two years later, in 1991, Mr. Zulueta created a set of designs — called “flash” in the tattoo world — that featured some of the most iconic contemporary tribal motifs, including a rosette ...

Mike Tyson’s tribal face tattoo has become one of the most iconic in the celebrity world. Despite its controversial nature, it remains one of the most recognized tattoos in history.

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Florida police said a man with a tribal tattoo across nearly his entire face was arrested when an officer allegedly spotted him lighting a crack pipe.