Award-winning and best-sellling, Mau Moko is the closest there has ever been to a 'complete' book on moko. It has finally been reprinted for the first time in a

In the traditional Māori world, the moko, or facial or body tattoo, was a sign of great mana and status. Male warriors wore elaborate tattoos on their faces an

In the traditional Māori world, the moko, or facial or body tattoo, was a sign of great mana and status. Male warriors wore elaborate tattoos on their faces an

The human desire to adorn the body is universal and timeless. While specific forms of body decoration and the motivations for them vary by region, culture, and

This dictionary and index comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Maori language. It has a broad