But after images of the tattoo surfaced on her business’s website, the life coach, whose husband is of Maori descent, was accused of appropriating the culture of New Zealand’s indigenous ...

Facial tattoos have been a part of Maori culture for centuries, a sacred marker of the wearer's genealogy and heritage. But one woman's striking chin design - or moko - has generated huge debate ...

Ta moko, a cultural tattoo artwork, adorns Harding’s face and body, a visualisation of his Maori “whakapapa ... of the body including the back, chest and limbs. The most sacred were reserved ...

Jason Derulo has added a Maori tattoo to his collection of ... Jason also has notable tattoos on his left chest and bicep.

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In 2021, Newshub presenter Oriini Kaipara became the first person to anchor a prime time news broadcast in NZ bearing a moko kauae, a traditional Maori tattoo that covers a woman’s lips and chin.

I love my culture,” she said. The chin tattoo isn’t a publicity stunt. The intricate ink tells her family’s story. “It represents the Maori language. Ultimately, that’s why it’s ...

Facial tattoos have been a part of Maori culture for centuries, a sacred marker of the wearer's genealogy and heritage. But one woman's striking chin design - or moko - has generated huge debate ...