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Thanks for the good read. I am looking for a traditional Maori tattoo design. The problem is it is hard to find a Maori tattoo artist in my country who knows the true meanings.Some Ive talked to say t..

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:22:18 +0000

Thanks for the good read. I am looking for a traditional Maori tattoo design. The problem is it is hard to find a Maori tattoo artist in my country who knows the true meanings.

Some Ive talked to say they know but it is obvious they have read what was on the internet.

So im going to have to do some more research.
ive managed to get some good info by using
google with the search words maori arts and
maori tattoo..

So far the best info comes from a Tiki obrien.

any help will be great.

sammy

Hey SamYes you are correct Tiki is the only person who really knows the kaupapa about Maori design.There are some well known Tohunga Ta Moko but were taught in the main stream schools and not in Whare..

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:17:34 +0000

Hey Sam

Yes you are correct Tiki is the only person who really knows the kaupapa about Maori design.

There are some well known Tohunga Ta Moko but were taught in the main stream schools and not in Whare Pukenga.

I understand as a child Tiki was initiated into the Whare Pukenga schools of lore in Tainui and was taught as a child the lost esoteric meanings behind the Maori symbols and elements.

I think this is why his work is sought after
around the world.

Good luck if you manage to contact him. Ive been trying to get him for years.

tok