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Originally Posted by sysk
so I'm going to get my 1st tattoo but I'm not sure what I'd like to get tattooed,
I really like Maori tattoos (ta moko), but I heard getting such a tattoo was considered as an insult to their people...
I like tribal tattoos in general, but I want something original and unique.
I also thought of getting tattoed my twin sister's name, but I'm not sure it's a good idea. I also though of getting tattooed "21st century".
any thoughts/suggestions/success story/advice ?
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Kia Ora,
Firstly this Moko is not entirely Maori as it has some other pacific aspects in there.
Secondly you are correct in a way about the "tikanga" (principles) behind acquiring Ta Moko. It is usually done with a holistic viewpoint (spiritual or geneaology based) and tells a story or relates to happenings. So with that in mind for it to be genuine you would need some thing to base it on, being Maori is probably a good idea.
However they do look good and if that is what you want well who am I to say you shouldn't.