Tā moko permanent body and face marking by māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand

1. Tā moko

permanent body and face marking by māori,
the indigenous people of New Zealand.

2.

Mrs. Rabone, 1871
Maori woman c. 1890
Unidentified Māori woman

3.

For women, the
ultimate sign of
beauty is full, blue
lips and tattoos on the
chin.

4.

Reviving art
form
Many Māori
now wear ta
moko as an
expression of
cultural pride
and integrity.

5. Thank you

FOR YOUR ATTENTION