Traditional Maori Tattoos: Ta Moko

 Maori tattoo art is different from traditional tattooing in that sense that the Maori tattoo was carved into the skin with a chisel, instead of punctured.Maori tattoosTa MokoTraditional Maori tattoos are known in the Maori language as ta moko:    * Ta moko: literally the words ta moko translate as to strike or to tap. The term refers to the process of tattooing in the Maori traditions.    * Moko