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.
Since 1990 there has been a resurgence in the practice of tÄ moko for both men and women, as a sign of cultural identity and a reflection of the general revival of the language and culture. Most tÄ moko applied today is done using a tattoo machine, but there has also been a revival of the use of uhi (chisels).