I.

Introduction A. B. General Survey of the Maori Thesis:

1. Rich in significance both historical and spiritual, moko is the signature of a people and includes in its design the history of a proud and mighty people

II.

Maori Cultural Background and History A. Cosmology

1. Mana a. What is mana? Tapu a. What is Tapu? b. What else is Tapu other that tattooing? a. Certain parts of the body b. Menstruation c. Sacred locales d. Certain Types of Knowledge

2.

B.

Origin Story of Tattooing

1. 2. Mataora and the Underworld Given gift of ta moko from the king of the underworld

C.

Anthropological History 1. 2. Of the People Of tattooing

III.

Tattooing Process A. Who 1. 2. B. Only a master tattoo artist could do the tattooing. The individual receiving ta moko must abstain.

What was used 1. Carving vs. Needles a) 2. Introduction of metal by the Cook expedition

Pigments

C.

Ramefications 1. 2. 3. Practical Social Spiritual

D.

Modern Process of ta moko 1. Interviews from modern wearers of ta moko

IV.

The Aesthetic A. The aesthetic was imported 1. 2. then adapted with time Different from other Polynesian tattooing
a. Curvalinear b. Lline and shape vs. Pattern of Pea

3.

Influenced by their wood carving a. Techniques b. Style

B.

Symbology of Moko 1. In ancient timesa. A Symbol of ancestry b. Status Symbol c. Signature of Chiefs Modern Moko a. A revival of Maori Pride b. A Connection to family c. Religious devotion d. Gang affiliation

2.

C.

Cultural misapproptiation of Moko

a. b. c. d. In Fashion Commercials Haka Other tattooing styles

V.

Conclusion

A.

Moko is
1. 2. 3. Heritage Spirit Symbol of Cultural Identity

B. Moko is more than a rebellious act of self decoration, it is a symbol of cultural identity that has been passed down through the ages and remains a potent symbol of a nation.

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