Tā MOKO: THE ART OF TRADITIONAL MāORI TATTOOING

Matāhita is a sacred art form within Māori culture. Practiced for centuries, it expresses the history, genealogy, and identity of an individual through intricate motifs applied to their flesh. Each mōko tells a unique story, passed down through generations. Skilled tohunga, known as tā moko artists, meticulously ink the designs using traditiona