{"product_id":"maori-t-moko-tattoos-aksel-rune-9798278138198","title":"Maori T\u0026#257; Moko Tattoos: History, meanings and facial tattoo traditions of Aotearoa New Zealand","description":"\u003cb\u003eMāori Tā Moko Tattoos\u003c\/b\u003e is a guide for anyone who wants to understand Māori tattooing as a real cultural practice, not just a \"tribal pattern\" from the internet. It blends clear history with practical advice so you know what tā moko is, what it is not, and how Māori-inspired tattoo art can be approached with respect. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this book you will find\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short overview of Māori history, society, and the place of tā moko in community life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple explanations of facial and body zones, key line types, spirals, and what they can represent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas for composition, placement, and flow in tā moko and Māori-inspired kirituhi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespect guidelines that explain why full facial moko and kauae are not for outsiders, and how to avoid misuse of Māori designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a tattoo artist, a collector, or simply a reader interested in indigenous art, this book gives you enough knowledge to look at tā moko with more understanding and to approach Māori-inspired tattoos with clarity, care, and respect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Aksel Rune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798278138198\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d","brand":"Aksel Rune","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48089506676991,"sku":"9798278138198","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_743695fe-17ea-443b-83ff-848c7645e8f5.jpg?v=1769110693","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/maori-t-moko-tattoos-aksel-rune-9798278138198","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}