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Tā moko – Māori tattooing

Description:
The tattooing practised across Polynesia developed unique forms in New Zealand, with deeply grooved scars and spiral motifs. While facial moko became less common after European settlement, from the late 20th century there was a renaissance of both the full-face moko worn by men and the moko kauae...
Location:
Polynesia
Format:
Collection
Collections:
Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Contributors:
Rawinia Higgins
Publisher:
Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Manatu Taonga
Content partner:
Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage
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