MATāHITA: THE ART OF TRADITIONAL MāORI TATTOOING

Matāhita is an ancient art form within Māori culture. Practiced for centuries, it expresses the history, genealogy, and identity of an individual through intricate designs applied to their flesh. Each taua tells a unique story, passed down through generations. Skilled tohunga, known as tā moko artists, meticulously ink the designs using traditio