This is a Lord of the Rings tattoo from the mid-90s, before the movies and the hype began. The tattoo uses Gandalf the Grey as the central character in the tattoo, accompanied by hobbits. Gandalf the Grey is a wizard, a symbol of magic and mysticism.
See more tattoos inspired by the famous Lord of the Rings books and films in “Precious” Tattoos from the Lord of the Rings