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.
Despite what the markings meant in the past, the resurgence of the moko today likely means something far different, and may vary from person to person. âDifferent marks mean different things,â says Martin. Her lines are thin and simple, while her motherâs lines are thicker and more intricate. Martin says her role in the tribe is to pray, but she has already decided to broaden the lines on her chin as she takes a more prominent role in the tribe.