MATāHITA: THE ART OF TRADITIONAL MāORI TATTOOING

Matāhita is the deeply respected art form within Māori culture. Practiced for centuries, it encompasses the history, genealogy, and identity of an individual through intricate motifs applied to their flesh. Each taua tells a unique story, passed down through generations. Skilled craftspeople, known as tā moko artists, meticulously apply the desi