Why one woman's tattoo angered Maori in New Zealand. Skip to content. ... The rise of the Maori tribal tattoo; Why a Maori cloak, ... both for men and women.

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 guy who has a tribal tattoo can count himself among many other men; the Maori and Nick Lachey.Depending on how you look at it, this could be good or bad.

The Filipino art of tattooing, or batok, may not be as well known as the Polynesian or Maori tribal tattoo traditions, but after nearly being lost in the late 19th century, ...

The practice of taking home a tribal tattoo after a visit to the Pacific goes back almost 50 years to when American Peace Corp workers first visited Polynesia and left with armband tattoos .

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 ...