The Meaning of Ta Moko a maori tattoo was like a history of a
person's achievements and represented their status in their tribe.
It was like a resumé. It also served as a reminder to people about their
responsibility in life. Originally, Ta Moko was chiselled into the skin using
an albatross bone.
person's achievements and represented their status in their tribe.
It was like a resumé. It also served as a reminder to people about their
responsibility in life. Originally, Ta Moko was chiselled into the skin using
an albatross bone.
Types of tribe tattoo…
- Ngai Tahu.
- Te Roroa.
- Ngati Kuri.
- Nagti kahu.




