What is the difference between male puhoro and female moko kauae in traditional ta moko (tattooing)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Puhoro decorates the thighs and buttocks with swirling patterns
- Step 1: Traditional ta moko used bone chisels (uhi) to carve pigmented grooves into the skin. Step 2. Puhoro is an intricate spiral and speed motif adorning a man's lower back, thighs, and buttocks. Answer: Puhoro decorates the thighs and buttocks with swirling patterns. Why not the others: Moko kauae is worn with immense pride by women on the chin and lips as a manifestation of mana and identity.
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