Facial tattoos have been a part of Maori culture for centuries, a sacred marker of the wearer's genealogy and heritage. But one woman's striking chin design - or moko - has generated huge debate ...

Face tattoos, or moko, have been a part of Maori culture for generations Social media platform Snapchat has removed a feature which allowed users to apply traditional Maori tattoos on their faces.

The first traces of tattooing in Polynesia date back 2,000 years! The word tattoo comes from the Tahitian word "Tatau" in traditional Maori society. Traditional tattooing tools included a small ...