Incredible Portraits Of Maori Women With Their Tradition Chin Tattoos From The Early 20th Century
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.
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