Moko

I am always very impressed with Moko, the traditional Maori tattoo, mostly on the face. If you google Charles Goldie's paintings, you will find his amazing portraits of Maori faces.

[kali]

that's Tame Iti! a fantastic moko for sure. i have been missing you around here

[Maggiemae]

Do you think hat these guys have actually seen Goldie's paintings! He was a long way back in ages and nowadays, they tend to look at whats popular! Neat with the top hat too!

[Graeme Stevens]

Excellent portrait, well known kiwi face there

[Joyce]

Great candid and I love the hat!

[Dione Giorgio]

Great candid shot. Beautiful tattooing but I wouldn't want that on any part of my body.

[kelly123]

yes the hat adds so much character when combined with those facial tattoos.

[Chris K]

fantastic street shot. what a character

[Shirley]

Great shot, but I would have loved to see the tattoo markings in colour.

[Annie D]

Excellent

[Sarah]

There's so much I like about this, the close crop, the similar patterns between the clothing of the gentlemen, and the tattoos on his face really stand out.

[Krista Marson]

very fascinating wearable art.

[gloria jones]

Great capture, light

[Susan]

It is very unique and interesting. Takes a brave sole to do something that will forever alter their looks.

[Andy]

A great capture of him

[Babs]

Super shot, the traditional tattoos look fantastic. Love the top hat too.

[Nicole]

ow wow that is impressive!

[DbJ]

wonderful street shot