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ta moko (Maori)
Ta moko or the face tattoo is a symbol of rank in traditional
Maori culture. The early New Zealand artist Charles Goldie
painted portraits of Maori which serve as a record of the moko
at the time of European settlement of New Zealand. See some
examples of
Goldie's paintings of tattoo Maori leaders.
Carvings, Weavings and other crafts of and about Maori and Polinesian Poeple. Also welcome are photos of events which discribe the society of those people.
When posting photos please tag your images with description and location of the subject. Since I'm a fairly new Kiwi, I would appreciate if we could have native or knowledgeable photographers in this group who can give a little help with Maori language, Maori rituals and events or can give valuable comments on the posted photos.
Have fun with this group.
29 Jun 09, 02:06:24
shinesurfart has added a photo to the pool:
Kuwamoto Longboards "maori"
25 Apr 09, 12:04:27
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LeoCarratu "maori Cururu's Camburi"
29 Dec 09, 10:12:04
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13 Mar 10, 03:03:56
ChloeHonor has added a photo to the pool:
Maori performers showing their pukana faces during a haka in The Square, Christchurch, New Zealand.
01 Mar 10, 11:03:15
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I always wanted to create some MÄori art to use as logo to my "company", and finally I have done this "Koru" drawing. I think I really liked it and going to use it starting today. =)
The Koru symbolizes new life, growth, strength and peace.
It is an integral symbol in MÄori art. The circular shape of the Koru helps to convey the idea of perpeptual movement while the inner coil suggests a return to the point of origin.
23 Feb 10, 04:02:06
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22 Feb 10, 04:02:49
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22 Feb 10, 04:02:10
francegipsy has added a photo to the pool:
see www.flickr.com/photos/francegipsy/1415300143/in/set-72157... two years before
22 Feb 10, 03:02:37
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15 Feb 10, 05:02:40
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The koru is the MÄori name given to the new unfurling fern frond and symbolizes new life, growth, strength and peace
08 Feb 10, 01:02:15
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07 Feb 10, 02:02:56
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Kapa haka in The Square
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