Ta Moko
Photos of Our Party for the New Zealand Episode of NEEDLES & PINS
We celebrated 'The Resurgence of Māori Tā Moko' with advance screenings at tattoo shops in Auckland, New Plymouth and Wellington.
“Absolute Responsibility": A Young Māori Tattooist on the Ancient Tradition of Tā Moko
Moko Smith uses traditional tools handcrafted from pig tusks to create tattoos from Aotearoa's pre-European past.
Mark Something, Move Forward - Paitangi Ostick on Tā Moko and Tradition
"A lot of women I meet have had abuse in their life. To come to a female makes them feel more comfortable—especially because I was in that place a long time ago too."
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Tā Moko and Tebori: Exploring the Meaning of Ink in Māori and Japanese Culture
Tā moko and tebori: exploring tattoo art in Māori and Japanese culture.
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