10 Skeleton Tattoo Ideas: Best Skeleton Tattoo Ideas

The skeleton is the body's frame, it truly shapes us, and reminds us that on the inside we are all virtually the same. It symbolizes death and reminds us that one day we will all just be bones. The skeleton also makes for an awesome tattoo.

That is why we put together our list of the 10 Best Skeleton Tattoo Ideas, that way you can put a skeleton on skin to match the one below it.

So, grab a glass of milk, stretch out, and relax those old bones, as you enjoy our list of the 10 Best Skeleton Tattoos…

#10: Mariachi Skeleton Tattoo

You can almost hear the music, or the death-rattle, that this skeleton mariachi is playing. This also reminds of how they will look at the restaurant if they even finish playing...

Tattoo done by Adriana

#9: X-Ray Pin Up Skeleton Tattoo

What do you have underneath those clothes? A skeleton of course! What's wrong, those x-ray specs didn't show you what you were hoping for? I personally think a skeleton tattoo is just as beautiful as any sack of flesh.

Tattoo done by Sara

#8: Halloween Skeleton Tattoo

Skeleton tattoos don't have to be scary, they can be spooky too, like this Halloween skeleton tattoo! Jammed in the pumpkin treat or treat basket with all the other candies, let's hope this skeleton doesn't break something...

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Tattoo done by Sara

#7: Octopus Skeleton Tattoo

Skeleton tattoos don't have human skeletons, they can be the bones of any creature! As you can see below, you can even create skeletons for things that don't have them, like the octopus tattoo below.

Tattoo done by Ryan

#6: Skull and Bones Tattoo

By far the best part of the skeleton for tattooing is the skull. When you combine that with bones, you have a skeleton tattoo that any pirate would be proud of. You can do skull and bones tattoo like the classic "Jolly Roger", or you can put your own spin on the combo like the tattoo below.

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Tattoo done by Ryan

#5: Couple in Grave Skeleton Tattoo

What's better than one skeleton? Two skeletons of course! Just make sure you have an extra large grave... Even in death these skeletons will be laying together making their skeleton arms fall asleep.

Tattoo done by Sara

#4: Skeleton Hand Tattoo

The skeleton hand also looks great tattooed as you can see from the tattoo below. This memento mori (remember you will die), tattoo reminds us of the fate that awaits all of us.

Tattoo done by Rony

#3: Skeleton Cowboy Tattoo

The classic cowboy we all imagine when we think of a cowboy... 10 gallon hat, bandana, out in the desert, playing a song on his guitar, gold tooth shining, being all skeletony, classic cowboy. And, a classic cowboy skeleton tattoo.

Tattoo done by Ryan

#2: Jack Skellington Tattoo

The king of pumpkins is also one of the most famous skeletons, Mr. Jack Skellington. This skeleton looks as good tattooed as he does on the silver screen, a perfect skeleton tattoo for those fans of the Nightmare Before Christmas.

Tattoo done by Ryan

#1: Grim Reaper Skeleton Tattoo

The skeleton that is has been haunting cultures since before recorded history. He or she has gone by many names, but we know him best as "The Grim Reaper". The grim reaper has been tattooed more times than a fine-line rose, and as you can see from the tattoo below, the grim reaper makes a great skeleton tattoo.

Tattoo done by Rony

We hope you enjoyed our list of the 10 Best Skeleton Tattoo Ideas. What skeleton tattoos were your favorite? Were there any skeleton tattoos that you think should or shouldn't have made the list? If you have a “bone to pick” about any of the skeleton tattoos let us know in the comments below.

Did this list give you a skeleton tattoo idea that you so bad you can feel it in your bones? Then don’t be a “bonehead”, make sure to book your tattoo at Mr. Inkwells, where one of our amazing artists can give you an awesome skeleton tattoo that is completely pun free.

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