Translated from M?ori language Kirituhi means ‘marking the skin’. It is a contemporary tattoo art form based on T? Moko. This tattoo artform is very unique from the perspective of creation, the tattoo tells a story of the wearer and also a story of the tattoo process itself.
Thereof, what is a Puhoro?
The puhoro is an artistic M?ori design used in a kowhaiwhai pattern. This pattern is a split koru. It represents speed, swiftness and agility.
Tattoos would indicate status in a hierarchical society as well as sexual maturity, genealogy and ones rank within the society.
Accordingly, what is the purpose of Moko?
The meanings behind M?ori symbols and designs
The lines of a moko accentuate the lines of the face so emphasise the expressions. The main lines in a M?ori tattoo are called manawa, which is the M?ori word for heart. These lines represent your life journey.
What is a white Kiwi called?
Manukura is a white kiwi bird – the only known white kiwi in the world! … Elders from the Rangitane o Wairarapa iwi (the local tribe) saw the chick as a tohu (sign) of new beginnings and gave her the name ‘Manukura’, which translated means “of chiefly status”.
What do Taniko patterns represent?
The pattern is a reminder that change occurs at such meeting points. Like waharua k?pito, aronui (or aonui) are triangular patterns. The design refers to the pursuit of knowledge about the natural world. Aramoana means ‘pathway of the sea’.
Can anyone get a moko?
Men and women alike can get facial moko, though the placement of these designs will differ according to gender. Women typically wear moko on their chins, and occasionally on their upper lip, forehead, nostrils and throat.
What is Raranga?
Raranga is a weaving style used for rourou (food baskets), kete (bags) and other small objects. Whiri is a braiding technique and whatu is an off-loom finger-weaving method, which produces strips of material for headbands, belts and ropes. Kupenga (fishing nets), crayfish pots and h?naki (eel traps) were also made.
