Sir George Grey N.Z. Maori MS. 89

Contents

• [Māori]
  • [epigraph]
  • Mo Te Tainga Moko
  • Ko Te Ingoa O Nga Moko O Te Kanohi E Taia Mai Nei E Te Tohunga
  • Ko Nga Utu Mo Nga Moko
  • Utu Tainga O Nga Wahine
  • Mo Te Tainga Moko
    • He whakawai te ingoa o tenei karakia
    • Mo nga wahine enei karakia waiata whakamarire whakatangitangi
    • (He kawa — the name of this karakia)
    • (Note on drawing of puhoro tattoo)
• [English]
  • [epigraph]
  • About Tattooing
  • The Name of the Tattoos of the Eyes Tattooed by the Tohunga
  • Payment for Tattooing
  • Payment for Women
  • About Tattooing
    • This incantation is called a diversion
    • These karakia are for women — calming and crying songs
    • (He kawa — the name of this prayer)
    • Note on drawing of puhoro tattoo

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Title: Sir George Grey N.Z. Maori MS. 89

Author: Wiremu Marsh Te Rangikaheke

Editor: David Roy Simmons

Part of: The Moko Texts Collection

Keywords: Historical Māori and Pacific Islands

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