Maori Tattoo
Maori Tattoos are distinctive marks and for them, tattooing is a sacred art. Their designs include curved shape and spiral patterns. Their tattoos are often seen on the faces.
Maori’s Tattoo arts are carved into skin sing chisel. Their marks are also known as ‘ta moko,’ which literally means ‘to strike ot to tap.’ And Moko is what the finished markings are called.
Various patterns and designs are tattooed on respective body parts. For the Maori men, tattoes are marked on the face, buttocks and legs. While Maori women are tattooed on the lips, chin, neck and back. These traditional symbols have their own sacred significance.
The history of the Maori tattoo is quiet undefined, but according to legendary sources ‘ta moko’ came from the underworld. Chisels were used as an equipment and two kinds of inks were used. For the body color, inkwas made from an organism that is half vegetable and half caterpillar. The other one is darker black ink that is made of burned wood.
Celebrities with Maori Tattoo are : Robbie Williams - Maori sleeve tattoo; Ben Harper - Maori tribals all over his boday; Mike Tyson - Maori tattoo on his head.
