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What do Toi moko look like 

Some photographic images of Toi moko can be found on the internet, because they are or were part of an overseas collection.  However Te Papa’s policy is not to use images of Toi moko, out of respect for both the tūpuna and their living descendants. 

 

Black and white sketch of a tattooed Maori face
Black and white sketch of a tattooed Māori face



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