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      Body Politics, Māori Tattoo Today

      On view February 23, 2008 to April 26, 2009

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      Māori moko are expressions of identity—personal, social and tribal.

      This exhibition features moko, the Māori art of facial or body tattooing, and includes stunning images by Dutch-born photographer Hans Neleman. Dating back hundreds of years, the art form is undergoing a resurgence as New Zealand’s Māori reassert their cultural tradition. The exhibition of 30 large format images and several objects from the museum's own extensive collection of Māori carvings invite an exploration of aspects of Māori design, inspiration and contemporary culture.

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