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Sally Anderson Maori tattoo: The face tattoo dividing a nation
In the past, Ta Moko tattoos traditionally represented particular Maori tribes but for Ngapuhi Maori elder Kingi Taurua's traditional facial tattoo (Photo: AFP).
Ta moko - significance of Maori tattoos - Tourism New Zealand Media
Ta moko - traditional Māori tattooing, often on the face - is a taonga (treasure) to Māori for which Moko (tattoos) were traditionally applied to the face and body.
Description:The moko could cover a man's whole face, the patterns communicating information such as social standing and family history. James Heremaia james jamesfoto. These messages tell the story of the wearer's family and tribal affiliations, and their place in these social structures. Kirituhi means skin art and describes more general tattooing. It is about who we are, and whom we come from.
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Date: 2018-08-26
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