The "Maori" are<em> indigenous people</em> hailing from New Zealand. One of their traditions is receiving tattoos on different parts of their body in order to signal <u><em>progression from childhood to adulthood.</em></u> It also meant <u>having a higher status in life</u> and a means<u> to become more attractive to the female counterpart.</u> Men receive tattoos on their<em> faces</em> and these are called <em>"Ta moko."</em> They also receive tattoos on their <em>buttocks</em> and<em> thighs</em>. Women, on the other hand, receive their own set of tattoos, specifically on their<em> lips</em> and<em> chins.</em>
