NZ Māori Tattoo Animal 8pc
$4.95
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These contemporty designs were created to be worn by those partaking in kapa haka to be able to wear and celebrate Māori culture in a respectful way. They make getting ready for kapa haka events fast and easy.
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Description
NZ Māori Tattoo Animal 8pc
Our NZ Māori Tattoo Animal 8pc are designed to be placed onto the arm (badge tattoo).
Contains eight individually designed tattoos.
Kirituhi means to draw or decorate the skin. It is the word that is used for Māori style tattoo done for non-Māori wearers or without following the proper tikanga/protocols.
Traditional Māori tattoos, Ta Moko, are created specific to the wearer and performed under traditional protocols. They are a sign of mana or prestige.
These contemporty designs were created to be worn by those partaking in kapa haka to be able to wear and celebrate Māori culture in a respectful way. They make getting ready for kapa haka events fast and easy.
Features:
- The pack contains 8 tattoos.
- Each tattoo measures approximately 6cm.
- The full product in packaging is 17cm x 20.5cm.
- Non-Toxic, easy to adhere, waterproof.
- Suitable for schools and kapa haka groups.
- Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
WARNING: Do not place inside mouth. Do not apply near eyes or on sensitive skin. For external use only.
About the artist
These unique designs were created by New Zealand Māori moko, kirituhi and tattoo artist Twigs.
Twigs specialises in Māori, traditional and Japanese tattoos.
He is a decendent of Ngā Puhi.
You can find more of his mahi toi on Instagram
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