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.
Maori & New Zealand Symbols. Back. 5 items. Moko. Moko or âta mokoâ is the name given to the tribal tattoos worn by Maori, often on the face, but also on the body. Moko are considered spiritual and sacred, and facial tattoos are normally worn by respected tribal elders as a sign of importance.