Friday, January 21, 2011

moko tattoos

This photograph of an unidentified Maori man with a moko (facial tattoo) was

This photograph of an unidentified Maori man with a moko (facial tattoo) was

maori moko tattoo

maori moko tattoo

stock vector : Vector of a Maori Moko (Tattoo)

stock vector : Vector of a Maori Moko (Tattoo)

Even today, there are few Maoris in New Zealand has a maori tattoos dates

Even today, there are few Maoris in New Zealand has a maori tattoos dates

Tattooing was later done with a needle.

Tattooing was later done with a needle.

Moko: Maori Tattoos

Moko: Maori Tattoos

Reproduced from “Moko; or Maori Tattooing” figs 10 and 114.

Reproduced from “Moko; or Maori Tattooing” figs 10 and 114.

It's called Ta Moko. Obviously it wasn't my face that got tattooed, though.

It's called Ta Moko. Obviously it wasn't my face that got tattooed, though.

Take your time, research the kind of Polynesian tattoo you want to get and

Take your time, research the kind of Polynesian tattoo you want to get and

Maori Ta Moko Artist Consultation by appointment only tatlantis@hotmail.com

Maori Ta Moko Artist Consultation by appointment only tatlantis@hotmail.com

Ta moko are most recognizably done on the face, although other parts of the

Ta moko are most recognizably done on the face, although other parts of the

Moko. n. tattooing of the face or body

Moko. n. tattooing of the face or body

Tattoos and the functioning of moko, the incised and powder-dyed tattoo,

Tattoos and the functioning of moko, the incised and powder-dyed tattoo,

TA MOKO – TATAU – TATTOO CONVENTION 14th and 15th November 2009

TA MOKO – TATAU – TATTOO CONVENTION 14th and 15th November 2009

1920, showing traditional moko (facial tattooing) and skin carving.

1920, showing traditional moko (facial tattooing) and skin carving.

By Ta Moko Tattoo, Harrogate Robbie Williams Tattoo by *Azimuth987 on

By Ta Moko Tattoo, Harrogate Robbie Williams Tattoo by *Azimuth987 on

Barnet Burns enzb Tattoos - Tā moko - Fotopedia · victuallers2 on Flickr

Barnet Burns enzb Tattoos - Tā moko - Fotopedia · victuallers2 on Flickr

Moko; or Maori Tattooing. Fig. 10.—Tattooing on the face of Te Pehi Kupe,

Moko; or Maori Tattooing. Fig. 10.—Tattooing on the face of Te Pehi Kupe,

The Tattoo Gallery - Tribal Mike

The Tattoo Gallery - Tribal Mike

Moko is the art of tattooing as practised by the Maori people of New Zealand

Moko is the art of tattooing as practised by the Maori people of New Zealand

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