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1QuirkyKiwi · 11-19-2011, 04:05 PM

The Windwand in New Plymouth.

NP Festival of Lights.

Geisha/Kokeshi statue in Kyoto.

My Moko. Ta Moko is a right of passage; I had mine done at 12. Moko indicates genealogy of a person’s Iwi (Tribe), their status (their place within the Iwi, i.e. Chieftain or Healer. Their marriage(s) and a person’s accomplishments in life. It represents Mana, beauty and identity. It is reflected in the Maori way of life - everything is connected, religion, war, lovemaking and death.

Some Maori people wear their pride within and have no Moko, others wear their pride upon their skin as well as within……..I wear mine both within and upon my skin.

You may lose your most valuable property through misfortune in various ways. You may lose your house, your wife and other treasures. But of your moko, you cannot be deprived except by death. It will be your ornament and companion until your last day. ~Netana Whakaari of Waimana (dated 1921).

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1QuirkyKiwi Senior Member How Do You Identify?: BBW. Unique femininity that does not encompass the western paradigm. Preferred Pronoun?: Anything Respectful! Relationship Status: Single, Happy, not Desparate or Looking, but Open to Possibilities... Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Europe and Aotearoa on a 5:2 ratio. Posts: 2,308 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,003 Thanked 6,035 Times in 1,617 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	The Windwand in New Plymouth. NP Festival of Lights. Geisha/Kokeshi statue in Kyoto. My Moko. Ta Moko is a right of passage; I had mine done at 12. Moko indicates genealogy of a person’s Iwi (Tribe), their status (their place within the Iwi, i.e. Chieftain or Healer. Their marriage(s) and a person’s accomplishments in life. It represents Mana, beauty and identity. It is reflected in the Maori way of life - everything is connected, religion, war, lovemaking and death. Some Maori people wear their pride within and have no Moko, others wear their pride upon their skin as well as within……..I wear mine both within and upon my skin. You may lose your most valuable property through misfortune in various ways. You may lose your house, your wife and other treasures. But of your moko, you cannot be deprived except by death. It will be your ornament and companion until your last day. ~Netana Whakaari of Waimana (dated 1921). __________________ What will make the difference to me is your strength of character and what's in your heart...