26 June 2010 - In recent years the culture of New Zealand's indigenous Maori people has seen a revival. In particular the Maori tattoos are very popular. In fact, the word 'tattoo' comes from the Tahitian word 'tattau' and captain James Cook used the word 'tattow' when he witnessed tattooing for the first time in 1769. The visibility of these tattoos on some of the big arms of members of the Kiwi All Black rugby team has helped to promote the culture further. In the earlier days, facial tattoos on Maori men recognized their high births and success on the battlefield. Women often had small tattoos carved on their chins. Once a tattoo is applied, it tells a story about the identity of the person wearing it: their genealogy, their ancestors, their life. UK singer Robbie Williams and boxing heavy-weight Mike Tyson were among the first Westerners to show Maori tattoos - allegedly much to the annoyance of many Maori themselves.
Maori Tattoos
26 June 2010 - In recent years the culture of New Zealand's indigenous Maori people has seen a revival. In particular the Maori tattoos are very popular. In fact, the word 'tattoo' comes from the Tahitian word 'tattau' and captain James Cook used the word 'tattow' when he witnessed tattooing for the first time in 1769. The visibility of these tattoos on some of the big arms of members of the Kiwi All Black rugby team has helped to promote the culture further. In the earlier days, facial tattoos on Maori men recognized their high births and success on the battlefield. Women often had small tattoos carved on their chins. Once a tattoo is applied, it tells a story about the identity of the person wearing it: their genealogy, their ancestors, their life. UK singer Robbie Williams and boxing heavy-weight Mike Tyson were among the first Westerners to show Maori tattoos - allegedly much to the annoyance of many Maori themselves.
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