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Moko Kauae: 30 Incredible Portraits of Maori Women With Their Tradition Chin Tattoos From the Early 20th Century ~ vintage everyday Native American Woman, Maori Tattoos, Maori People, Māori Culture, Black Indians, American Photo, Wilde Westen, Native American Peoples, Maori Tattoo

For New Zealand Maori women, the moko kauae, or traditional female chin tattoo, is considered a physical manifestation of their true identity. It is believed every Maori woman wears a moko on the inside, close to their heart; when they are ready, the tattoo artist simply brings it out to the surface. The Maori are indigenous people that originated in New Zealand. They have a form of body art, known as moko but more commonly referred to as Maori tattooing. The art form was brought to the…

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