Māori Markings: Tā Moko

This is the TUI this bird has a special symbolic meaning for Maori in Aotearoa, New.Zealand - it is often associated with life fulfillment, confidence, and spiritual harmony. They are said to be messengers of the Gods and Goddesses. Maori stories tell of tūī trained so well they could welcome people to a marae. Some of these birds became so famous they were fought over. Tūī were once so rare that special troughs of sugar water were installed so that they could be more easily seen by visitors. |

Here is a whaine in the process of getting her moko. Please note the support of her family and how this is a cultural event and Please respect the connections with her community. #indigenous #native #firstnations #tamoko #maori #Aotearoa | Turtle Island Warclubs