Tā Moko

This half hour documentary explores the art of Tā Moko (traditional Māori tattoo). The art form has journeyed a life-cycle, beginning as an adornment of pride and moving and evolving through to outlawed savage markings, insignia of gangs and reclamation of Māori identity.

Today its seen as an adornment of pride and identity for both Māori and non-Māori.

Ta Moko documentary has been placed as a finalist in the 2007 Media Peace Awards in New Zealand. The documentary was directed by Kim Webby, and the Executive Producer was Claudette Hauiti for Front of the Box Productions Ltd.

Ta Moko

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Back of the Box

View uncut footage about Ta Moko. Director Kim Webby speaks to Craig Harawira about his beliefs, his United Nations work and his attachment to the whenua at home through Ta Moko.