What does an Anubis tattoo mean?

Anubis is the ancient Egyptian god who guided souls to the afterlife and weighed the heart against the feather of truth. As a tattoo he stands for protection in death, guardianship, and the passage between worlds — often chosen in memory of someone, or as a protective guardian figure.

Where does an Anubis tattoo work best?

The tall jackal head suits vertical placements — the forearm, outer calf or spine — where the ears and muzzle have room. Front-facing heads centre well on the chest. Each design states its intended size; print at 100% scale.

Are these Anubis stencils free?

Yes — every Anubis stencil is free to print and download as a PDF or PNG, with no account or watermark.

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Anubis Tattoo Stencils

Anubis — the jackal-headed Egyptian god of the afterlife — is one of the most striking heads in tattooing, all sharp ears and long muzzle. It suits bold graphic styles especially: tribal, blackwork, geometric. Each stencil below prints at its true placement size with a calibration ruler on the sheet.

Cyber sigilism Anubis tattoo stencil — jackal god in sharp tech linework

cyber sigilism Cyber Sigilism Anubis

Anubis rendered in tech linework — the jackal god traced in sharp sigil strokes.

Tribal Anubis tattoo stencil — minimal jackal head silhouette

tribal Tribal Anubis

A minimal tribal Anubis head — strong silhouette, few strokes.

Traditional Anubis tattoo stencil — jackal bust with Egyptian collar detail

traditional Traditional Anubis

An Anubis bust in heavy old-school linework with Egyptian collar detail.

tribal Tribal Anubis

A clean tribal Anubis profile — the jackal god in bold sweeping black strokes.

Blackwork Anubis tattoo stencil — bold symmetric front-facing jackal head

blackwork Blackwork Anubis

A bold front-facing Anubis head in solid blackwork — commanding and symmetric.

Dotwork Anubis tattoo stencil — front-facing jackal head in fine stipple

dotwork Dotwork Anubis

A front-facing Anubis rendered in fine stipple — soft tonal depth across the jackal features.

Biomechanical Anubis tattoo stencil — jackal head with mechanical plating

bio mechanical Biomechanical Anubis

Anubis reworked with mechanical plating — the jackal god as living machine.

Geometric Anubis tattoo stencil — front-facing jackal head in geometric planes

geometric Geometric Anubis

A front-facing Anubis built from bold geometric planes — stark and architectural.

illustrative Illustrative Anubis

A bold illustrative Anubis profile with detailed Egyptian ornament.

Japanese irezumi Anubis tattoo stencil — full standing jackal in woodblock linework

japanese irezumi Irezumi Anubis

A full standing Anubis in Japanese woodblock linework — the jackal god given irezumi weight.

Neo-traditional Anubis tattoo stencil — ornate jackal head with Egyptian detail

neo traditional Neo-Traditional Anubis

An ornate neo-traditional Anubis head with decorative Egyptian detailing.

Fine line Anubis tattoo stencil — seated jackal in delicate hairline linework

fine line Fine Line Anubis

A seated Anubis in delicate single-needle linework — minimal and precise.

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What does an Anubis tattoo mean?: Anubis is the ancient Egyptian god who guided souls to the afterlife and weighed the heart against the feather of truth. As a tattoo he stands for protection in death, guardianship, and the passage between worlds — often chosen in memory of someone, or as a protective guardian figure.
Where does an Anubis tattoo work best?: The tall jackal head suits vertical placements — the forearm, outer calf or spine — where the ears and muzzle have room. Front-facing heads centre well on the chest. Each design states its intended size; print at 100% scale.
Are these Anubis stencils free?: Yes — every Anubis stencil is free to print and download as a PDF or PNG, with no account or watermark.

More free stencils

Browse the full tattoo stencil collection — every design prints at its true size with a calibration ruler on the sheet.