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 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 ...