In New Zealand, Moko tattoos experience revival as Māori 'reclaim a sense of identity'

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In New Zealand, Moko tattoos experience revival as Māori 'reclaim a sense of identity' The traditional art of Māori tattooing, known as tā moko, was at risk of total extinction after New Zealand’s brutal colonial-era efforts to suppress indigenous culture. But 50 years later, tā moko is far from vanishing – it has undergone an unprecedented renaissance. Our Observer, Mokonui-a-rangi Smith, told us this regeneration has been hard-won, and offers a way to revive Māori culture and "decolonise".