American Traditional Eagle Snake

An iconic battle pairing famous in American Traditional Tattooing, carved straight into MDF and brought to life with real depth and shading.

This one leans hard into old-school tattoo tradition: strong lines, high contrast, nothing subtle about it.

Every piece is carved by hand. The design gets carved straight into the MDF, then painted, then rolled with Flint water-based block ink to bring out the shading.

This piece is placed in an upcycled frame sourced from an op shop rather than something bought new, so there's already a bit of history in it before it ever reaches your wall.

Why Eagle and Snake

Eagle and snake pieces have been a tattoo staple for generations, usually representing a fight between two forces: freedom against danger, strength against cunning. It's one of the most recognisable American traditional motifs out there, and it holds up just as well carved into wood as it does inked on skin.

Materials

• Hand-carved MDF

• Flint water-based block ink

• Upcycled op shop frame

Have a Look at the Rest of the Range

This piece sits in the Tattoo Inspired section of our Wall Art collection. If you want to see the full range, Tattsart's Wall Art page has the rest.

If you want a particular piece, we also do commissioned pieces.

** Due to the nature of MDF, this product is not designed to be used outside or in high-humidity areas.