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Jan 14, 2004 23:55:11 GMT -5
Post by milkei on Jan 14, 2004 23:55:11 GMT -5
Moko is the name of Maori tattoos, but Tuane (the artist) said that "remember Aija, this aint tattoo, this is moko".  This moko is made freehand (as mokos usually are), it includes my family, the knowledge from my parents and my characteristic. Sharks teeth in it (shark is holy to maori ppl as dragons are for chinese) protects me from evil but also reminds me that all the bad things I do, I'll get it back in double. The whole ritual was so amazing with prayers and all, I would like to experience that again. Any time. |
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Mar 11, 2004 5:48:02 GMT -5
Post by René on Mar 11, 2004 5:48:02 GMT -5
ooh Milkei, you*ahum* that looks awesome! ;D
im still thinking of getting one sometime soon, still dunno what though
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Mar 19, 2004 0:03:31 GMT -5
Post by spunshuga on Mar 19, 2004 0:03:31 GMT -5
WOw milkei..that is sooo beautiful. The whole experience must have been amazing...I would love to experience something like that one day. It's all about spirituality! My friend wants to experience the old style maori tattooing (i know it has a name but i cant think of it right now) where they use like the piece of wood with the needles/nails in it and tap out the pattern. So they took all your heritage and everything and made that? That is so awesome..I want a moko  ! |
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Mar 19, 2004 8:22:15 GMT -5
Post by milkei on Mar 19, 2004 8:22:15 GMT -5
Yeah I don't understand ppl who takes tribals without knowing where they come from. And there is A LOT of them, brutal. Here's sweet story about mokos: ;D According to Māori mythology, tattooing commenced with a love affair between a young man by the name of Mataora (which means "Face of Vitality") and a young princess of the underworld by the name of Niwareka.
One day however, Mataora beat Niwareka, and she left Mataroa, running back to her father's realm which was named "Uetonga".
Mataora, filled with guilt and heartbreak followed after his princess Niwareka. After many trials, and after overcoming numerous obstacles, Mataora eventually arrived at the realm of "Uetonga", but with his face paint messed and dirty after his voyage. Niwareka's family taunted and mocked Mataora for his bedraggled appearance. In his very humbled state, Mataora begged Niwareka for forgiveness, which she eventually accepted. Niwareka's father then offered to teach Mataora the art of tattooing, and at the same time Mataora also leant the art of Taniko - the plaiting of cloak borders in many colours.
Mataora and Niwareka thus returned together to the human world, bringing with them the arts of ta moko and taniko.HIHI I found a pic about Tangaroatuane (my moko artist) from web! There he is! Cute, ha? ;D   |
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Mar 19, 2004 13:33:34 GMT -5
Post by Sac on Mar 19, 2004 13:33:34 GMT -5
Looks like a nice, regular guy... ;D
I like the clothes, must get some of those!
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Mar 19, 2004 13:50:14 GMT -5
Post by spunshuga on Mar 19, 2004 13:50:14 GMT -5
Yes that tassle thong is right alluring..ooo babybee hold me back. Can I have his #? JK.
But they make those faces to scare off enemies right..like those maori devil masks people tattoo on themselves is to ward off evil spirits?
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Mar 20, 2004 2:44:56 GMT -5
Post by milkei on Mar 20, 2004 2:44:56 GMT -5
I think Tuane is just having fun in this pic ;D I'm going to meet him again next weekend when we have International Tattoo Convention Helsinki here!
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Mar 20, 2004 6:22:31 GMT -5
Post by Minea on Mar 20, 2004 6:22:31 GMT -5
That moko is absolutely beautiful, milkei! Where did you have it done?
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Mar 20, 2004 12:15:03 GMT -5
Post by Tidyman on Mar 20, 2004 12:15:03 GMT -5
That pic reminds me of the movie Whale Rider.
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Mar 28, 2004 5:13:09 GMT -5
Post by milkei on Mar 28, 2004 5:13:09 GMT -5
Hahaa, my both tattoos won at the convention - moko won the best small and my leg won the best new school. WOHO! (And by knowing two of the three members from the jury didn't affect the result ;D) |
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Mar 28, 2004 14:12:03 GMT -5
Post by I like to ball on Mar 28, 2004 14:12:03 GMT -5
Hey congrats sis!!!! My legs have never won a contest before, but they have one me some big sporting events. Does that count? But I didn't sleep with 2 out of the 3 refs. |
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Mar 29, 2004 6:15:38 GMT -5
Post by milkei on Mar 29, 2004 6:15:38 GMT -5
Yeah Baller, its always easier for women ;D Convention is over, I came home 6.30 am this morning, wasted and happy. It was really nice to meet Minea, too bad I was in hurry  If there's a tattoo convention in your town, go there, it's worth it! |
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Mar 30, 2004 5:20:20 GMT -5
Post by milkei on Mar 30, 2004 5:20:20 GMT -5
And there he is, the master himself and award winning tattoo ;D  |
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Mar 30, 2004 7:55:52 GMT -5
Post by Sac on Mar 30, 2004 7:55:52 GMT -5
I like the axe!  |
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Mar 30, 2004 11:22:46 GMT -5
Post by Minea on Mar 30, 2004 11:22:46 GMT -5
Great pic! ;D I want a moko myself.. It was really nice to finally meet Milkei, even though she must've been really busy! Btw, loved Patsy Walkers' version of Good head! ;D
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Mar 30, 2004 23:20:57 GMT -5
Post by Tidyman on Mar 30, 2004 23:20:57 GMT -5
That IS a great pic!
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Nov 22, 2005 13:18:09 GMT -5
Post by milkei on Nov 22, 2005 13:18:09 GMT -5
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Nov 22, 2005 22:40:01 GMT -5
Post by Tidyman on Nov 22, 2005 22:40:01 GMT -5
milkei, you're just so fucking RAWK.  |
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Nov 23, 2005 11:13:57 GMT -5
Post by rocky on Nov 23, 2005 11:13:57 GMT -5
milkei, you're just so fucking RAWK.  |
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Nov 23, 2005 20:35:21 GMT -5
Post by sweetchef on Nov 23, 2005 20:35:21 GMT -5
well i don't wanna be left out...so yah...mil...you f+ing rock!!!! baddd assssss!!!!
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Did I say that? Or just think it? Was I talking? Did they hear me? 
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danko jones, danko jones...friendly neighbourhood danko jones.
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