You Think Getting a Tattoo is Painful? The Myth, Rituals and Symbolism of Maori’s Ta Moko

A Maori legend tells us about Niwareka, daughter of a tohunga ta moko (tatooist) as well as the princess of the underworld. Niwareka wanted to explore the world above and while … Continue reading You Think Getting a Tattoo is Painful? The Myth, Rituals and Symbolism of Maori’s Ta Moko