Forthcoming publication from Toi Maori
Peha , Ta Moko
A History on Skin
Writers: Derek Lardelli and Mark Kopua
Currently in production, this book on ta moko will be published by Huia Publishers in partnership with Te Uhi a Mataora and Toi Maori Aotearoa.
"Peha is a living history, a covering of the skin, like the wearing of a cloak. If the pepeha is a proverb, then the peha is using the artform to portray and communicate the history of an individual and of a people."
~Derek Lardelli
Background
Peha , Ta Moko: A history on Skin is a comprehensive photographic study of work by New Zealand's leading ta moko artists. This book is based on the sacred art of ta moko (symbolic body tattoo) with a focus on peha (mid to lower body tattoo).
The ta moko artwork that forms the basis of the book was created during the significant live exhibition 'Ta Moko - A history on skin' held at Te Papa Tongarewa in March 2004 as a part of the New Zealand International Arts Festival.
With photography by Norman Heke, and major funding from Te Waka Toi, the Maori Arts Board of Creative New Zealand.