Rihanna tattoos and their meanings span around two dozen pieces — Isis chest goddess tribute, Maori hand work, Sanskrit hip script, and Barbadian identity she has built across two decades documented by Vogue.

The Isis goddess wings tattoo honors grandmother Dolly in Rihanna tattoos and their meanings — a chest-and-back piece Rihanna discussed with People and Harper's Bazaar as her most emotional ink.

Intricate Maori-inspired hand tattoos rank among the most visible Rihanna tattoos and their meanings — applied with traditional chisel tools in New Zealand and called ancient and spiritual in her quotes.

Sanskrit hip script translating to forgiveness, honesty, inhibition and control defines a personal mantra chapter in Rihanna tattoos and their meanings — confirmed in widely reported fan exchanges.

A small handgun on her right ribcage represents strength in Rihanna tattoos and their meanings — symbolism Rihanna explained to Elle UK as part of her tough, resilient public persona.