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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
