Some pay homage to his New Zealand roots with Maori-inspired designs. Hooker remains coy about the symbolism behind his tattoos. However, on close inspection, a pattern emerges.

Facial tattoos have been a part of Maori culture for centuries, a sacred marker of the wearer's genealogy and heritage. But one woman's striking chin design - or moko - has generated huge debate ...

Maori people consider tattoo art as sacred, and it is taken as an important marker of the wearer's identity. The move follows local media reports that the filters were proliferating on social media.

The face tattoo: It's designed by artist S. Victor Whitwell, who based it on the facial tattoos of the Maori in New Zealand. He has no regrets about it and originally wanted hearts on his face.

Artist Ngaahina Hohaia urged Maori moko artists not to compromise their heritage by tattooing non-Maoris with traditional patterns. “It’s not hers to have, and not for [the tattoo artist] to ...

South Island, New Zealand – Gary Harding’s body is a living testimony to his Indigenous New Zealand heritage. Ta moko, a cultural tattoo artwork, adorns Harding’s face and body, a ...

New Zealand news anchor’s face tattoo honors her Maori heritage “It represents the Maori language. Ultimately, that’s why it’s sitting right on my mouth.” ...

Sally Anderson, who is married to a Maori man, says the moko tattoo on her chin symbolizes her ability to get past what she’s gone through in life, including a violent gang rape in her youth ...

This was the first Maori tattoo she got using the traditional technique. Chris Brown, her ex, has the same inking on the same hand. The claw represents 'aroha' - love, and 'mana' - strength.

Rihanna gets traditional Maori tattoo inked with a chisel and mallet (video) Rihanna looks like she's about to either faint or vomit (and the same could be said of us) 3am. Jo Usmar.

Facial tattoos have been a part of Maori culture for centuries, a sacred marker of the wearer's genealogy and heritage. But one woman's striking chin design - or moko - has generated huge debate ...