Pig and rooster tattoo

A rooster and pig to prevent a sailor from drowning. These animals were originally carried on most ships in wooden crates. A tattoo of a pig on the left knee and a rooster (cock) on the right foot signified "Pig on the knee, safety at sea. A cock on the right, never lose a fight."Tattoos of pigs and chickens were to make sure they always had their ham and eggs so that they never go hungry.

pig and rooster were charms against drowning (since they were the cargo that always survived a wreck) - Although they were usually a tattoo of a pig on the left knee and a rooster (cock) on the right foot signified “Pig on the knee, safety at sea. A cock on the right, never lose a fight.”

Brainstorming ideas for your next inking inspiration? You should consider getting a pig and rooster tattoo to celebrate this voyage called life.

Tattoo of the Week by Justin Call.

Ethan Chandler's take on the classic pig and rooster tattoo (IG—ethan_smt). #EthanChandler #pig #pigandrooster #rooster #traditional

Aack's work in progress. During World War II men in the Navy would get a tattoo of a rooster on one foot and a pig on the other to prevent drowning. The symbolism derived from the fact that when ships sank, the only safe refuge was to grab onto the pig and chicken crates that would float in the water.