Facial tattoos have been a part of Maori culture for centuries, a sacred marker of the wearer's genealogy and heritage. But one woman's striking chin design - or moko - has generated huge debate ...

Artist Ngaahina Hohaia urged Maori moko artists not to compromise their heritage by tattooing non-Maoris with traditional patterns. “It’s not hers to have, and not for [the tattoo artist] to ...

Moko - the art of tattoo - has always been part of the Maori world in New Zealand. It is about beauty, and belonging. And it is much more than skin deep.

The tattoo is a traditional Maori tattoo that covers a woman's lips and chin. The newscaster clapped back at a viewer who has repeatedly complained about her face tattoo.

Maori tattoos getting under the world's skin. By David Brooks. June 13, 2010 — 12.50pm. Save. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later.

Because the tattoo is supposed to be Social media platform Snapchat removed filters that placed Maori tattoos on the faces of its users following backlash from New Zealand last week.

White woman with Maori facial tattoo accused of ‘cultural appropriation’ ‘There’s a level of white privilege that’s being displayed here’ ...

New Zealand news anchor’s face tattoo honors her Maori heritage “It represents the Maori language. Ultimately, that’s why it’s sitting right on my mouth.” ...

Tattoos Now Go The Maori Way by Tanya Thomas on Jun 14 2010 11:07 AM The tattooists bent over Kingi Taurua for 15 hours, using chisels and a stick as a hammer to gouge bold Maori designs into his ...

Maori people consider tattoo art as sacred, and it is taken as an important marker of the wearer's identity. The move follows local media reports that the filters were proliferating on social media.