‘It’s Transformative’: Māori Women Talk About Their Sacred Chin Tattoos

‘It’s Transformative’: Māori Women Talk About Their Sacred Chin Tattoos

When New Zealand was colonized in the 1800s, the ancient Māori practice of moko kauae—or sacred female facial tattooing—began to fade away. Now the art form is having a resurgence. Here’s what it means to stamp your identity on your face.#Transformative #Māori #Women #Talk #Sacred #Chin #Tattoos