Written on 20 September 2018. Posted in Tattoo Styles

Tribal/Maori/Polynesian

Traditional Tribal Maori Polynesian Tattoo Art
Traditional Tribal Maori Polynesian Tattoo Art
Traditional Tribal Maori Polynesian Tattoo Art
Traditional Tribal Maori Polynesian Tattoo Art

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Traditional Tribal Maori & Polynesian Tattoos, UK

World renowned Ta Moko Maori & Polynesian tribal tattooing by internationally acclaimed Tattoo Artist J Lee. Having over 30 years of experience, he frequently travels around the world to attend conventions, and make guest appearances, as his work is highly sought after.

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tribal maori back-piece tattoo

example of a traditional maori back-piece tattoo design
Tribal Polynesian Chest Piece Tattoo

photo of new zealand rugby union team haka

Traditional Tribal Maori Tattoo

The Ta Moko Symbolism

Originally, the Ta Moko reflected the native New Zealand man’s tribal status and social ranking, and in the modern day has become one of the most popular tattoo styles.

Every shape, pattern and symbol told a story of their unique tribal background which denoted their connection and integrity within their tribe. However, what you see today isn’t always a precise representation of the past.

With many modern tattoos this symbolism gets lost to the beauty of the art it creates on the human body. However, with the help of our award winning knowledge of this tattooing style, Northern Ink's artists can connect you to the historical symbolism it once represented.

traditional tribal design - example of an arm/chest piece

Traditional Tribal Maori Tattooing

Ta Moko At It's Best

J Lee studied the art of tribal Maori & Polynesian free hand tattooing styles while tattooing in and around the south sea islands in the early 90's. He learned all the techniques and required cultural understanding and meaning from native tattooists, including the legendary Samoan tattoo artist Su'a Sulu'ape Paulo II, when he spent time traveling around islands like Fiji, New Guinea & New Zealand to produce the very best in traditional tribal Maori & Polynesian tattooing, incuding Fijian, Samoan, Hawaiian, Kakau, Tongan, Maqesan, Kirituhi and Borneo styles.

Please email or phone our tattoo studio based in the center of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, to arrange a consultation and discuss your ideas directly with J Lee, or take a look at some of the traditional tribal Maori & Polynesian styles we have on offer, or bring along what you have in mind!