From banned to bold: tā moko's comeback is written on the faces of a new generation.
How Tā Moko, the Māori Tattoo Art, Made A Comeback in New Zealand
Young Māori are reviving tā moko, the sacred facial tattoo art banned by British colonizers in the 19th century and reclaimed as protest in the 1970s. Now, a new generation wears it as a visible symbol of cultural pride and identity.
Source: How Tā Moko, the Māori Tattoo Art, Made A Comeback in New Zealand — NYT World
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Jul 26, 2026.
Topics: maori · tamoko · culture · newzealand · indigenous
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