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Story: Te rāngai mahi – Māori in the workforce

Tohunga tā moko (tattooist)

Tohunga tā moko (tattooist)

The tohungamoko (tattooist) was one of a number of specialists in Māori society. Because tattooing was generally performed on high-born people, the tohunga tā moko was highly valued.

About this item

Auckland Art Gallery – Toi o Tāmaki
Reference: 1915/2/49
Oil on canvas by Gottfried Lindauer

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Basil Keane. 'Te rāngai mahi – Māori in the workforce', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 28-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/te-rangai-mahi-maori-in-the-workforce/1/3