Tag Archives: Maori tattoo

New Zealand: Death Tattoos & the Maori

New Zealand's "ta moko" tattoos are traced back to Maori death and memorial rituals

Traditional New Zealand death rituals use expression and creativity as a cathartic means to get through the grieving process while memorializing a loved one. It’s a philosophy that is perhaps best represented in the Maori tradition of tattooing, known as … Continue reading

Posted in Cultural Perspectives | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment