Describe the tattoo art of the Maori and why it was significant

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Richard

19 September, 13:23

Describe the tattoo art of the Maori and why it was significant

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Naima Hendricks · Answer 1

The traditional way of creating Maori tattoo art was to dip a narrow blade in black pigment and then tap the blade with a mallet to chisel deep incisions into the skin. This process left permanent grooves in the skin. Caterpillars were used to make the pigment for the marks, referred to as ta moko.

A moko on the face is a strong declaration of one's identity as a Māori. The head was believed to be the most sacred part of the body. Both men and women would have ta moko on the face.

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Tyler Macias · Answer 2

A moko on the face is the ultimate statement of one's identity as a Māori. The head is believed to be the most sacred part of the body. To wear the moko on the face is to bear an undeniable declaration of who you are. Women wear moko on the face too. and The marks on his face are called ta moko ... The traditional way of applying ta moko to the face was to dip a narrow blade in black pigment and then tap the blade with a mallet to chisel deep incisions into the skin. This process left permanent grooves in the skin. Caterpillars were used to make the pigment for ta moko.