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Māori have cultural face tattoos called Tā moko

They are a sign of Māori prestige, integrity and identity. Only a Māori Tohunga-tā-moko (tattooists) can do one of them in another Māori.

Recently Māori prime time news anchor has had a moko kauae, a lower chin tattoo.

Facial tattoos are culturally very significant to Māori as the head is sacred.

So much so that any insults directed at the head are as bad as the worst insults in other cultures. I can say more another time, I can’t type any more now. Apologies for typos.

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