Maori is the people of New Zealand who originated from Eastern Polynesia, when they immigrated to the new land they bought along the unique Polynesian cultures and art Ta moko or custom tattoos.
Ta moko arts are visual symbols that are used to convey the tribal identity, ancestry, spirituality, social status and family ranking.
For people who did not have Maori symbols are deemed to have no social status. Traditionally the Maori tattoos designs are sported on the face on the face, thighs and buttock for men and for women usually on the chin and lips. The symbols signify bravery, sacrifice and respect.
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