It's "a sign of bravery as well ... in 1907 but the indigenous Maori people are recapturing their heritage through body art, such as a full facial moko, or mask pattern, Rainier says.

In one of the world's largest star-gazing sanctuaries, Māori guides connect travelers with the cultural and spiritual ...

At Tabatinga I’d told him I could do a haka, a fierce Maori war dance like the one made ... and twist my features into a grotesque mask. He stares hard at me and stands his ground, refusing ...

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