Download or read book The Art of Maori Tattoo written by D. R. Simmons and published by Raupo. This book was released on 1997 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed study of mokos, Maori tattoos. The text traces the historical development, tribal variations, design principles, and social significance of the moko. The book has 143 black and white line drawings and photographs, and 26 colour plates of paintings and carvings. A bibliography and index are included. Soft cover.