Many great traditions in art have a foundation in the art of one of the great ancient civilizations: Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, India, China, Ancient Greece, Rome, as well as Inca, Maya, and Olmec.
Ta Moko was like a history of a person's achievements and represented their status in their tribe.t was a huge honour for people to have Ta Moko. Ta Moko was worn by both men and women. It was applied to the face and buttocks of men, and to the chin, lips and shoulders of women. Depending on their ranking, they may also have Ta Moko on their face.
An ever-evolving art form. TÄ moko resurfaced in the 1970s and was slow to start, but it has grown momentum ever since. Mark says in recent times it has been revived as an important art form among MÄori, and is worn as an expression of cultural pride and integrity. Like any other art form, moko is constantly evolving.âTÄ moko changes every year.Ä moko resurfaced in the 1970s and was slow to start, but it has grown momentum ever since. Mark says in recent times it has been revived as an important art form among MÄori, and is worn as an expression of cultural pride and integrity. Like any other art form, moko is constantly evolving. âTÄ moko changes every year.