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Arahi
57-year-old Man
Auckland, Karekare, New Zealand
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11/20/2009
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My Details:
Body Type: Large
Ethnicity: Other
Orientation: Straight
Marital Status: Married
Smoking: I'm a heavy smoker
Drinking: I don't drink at all
Education: Advanced Degree
Religion: None
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Speaks: English
Interests: Check out my I Do album

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Fav TV: CSI

Vices: I Am.Pig HeadedStubbornArogantMale
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My Name:
Arahi
Studio Name:
Te Mahi Moko
About Me:
I was surprised at how much knowledge I had accumulated over the years; as I had never really sat down to see what I knew.The information I had stored in my head about the practice of Moko that had been past down to me by my elders and others I had met over the years astounded me when I started to gather it all together.Once that happened I was even more surprised that after thirty-one years I was finally able to ask and get full family permission to have my Mataora (face) started. Not only that, I was able to get the moko practitioner that I wanted and have it done with the Uhi (traditional tools). The venue where we started was the Christchurch polytec where a moko convention was being held which added to the mana of having it done. That I was able to have it done traditionally while also being able to show others that we still have the ability and knowledge to do it this way was great for me as I have taken on the roll of kaitiaki (guardian) of the old ways.What also made it special for me as the fact for the first time I was in an environment and venue where moko practitioners were the majority.(a fact that dawn on me later in the week when Rinus a friend from Holland and I were looking out at the garden bar that we had all gone to have dinner and I was able to count over forty practitioners.)It brought a tear to my eye many a time over the week of that convention to see and meet the other traditional practitioners coming from the time that there were only about four or five.
About My Ink:
TE MAHI MOKO By Arahi Moko or Maori tattoo design is what the dictionary says it is.Others have a different opinion.My own understanding is that,1: it is a tattoo designed pacifically for the person wearing it,2: it has a story that is about the wearers genealogy, who they are and what they do.3: it is normally done with consent of family.4: is done by a person that has been blessed to do the work of moko.These four points are the simple base’s of moko, though it is a lot more in-depth than can be put into a short letter.The designs used are a language like hieroglyphic’s and come from the natural elements of our environment.Though the language has not been practiced for a number of years the knowledge has not been lost.A number of books have now been written about moko that people now state as fact. Sadly that is not the case, except when the book has been written by the practitioner and when they are writing about their own work.Though I am one of the longest practicing moko artists around I am still learning the language of moko. With the coming of the next generation it gets harder to keep up. As the young blood develop, so does their artistic skill. There-for so doe’s moko develop.Some would like to think it was a stagnant language but I don’t believe so.History shows that all languages have changed with the time and era, depending on who writes the dictionary.Moko has done the same.I might write a book on my understanding and the patterns I know of but I’m hoping someone else beats me to it.Arahi
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Author Comments
billythekid


Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 14:09
Stopping by to say hello.
piratebitch


Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 01:21
Hello stranger! greetings from da northshore maui....haven't been on here much but think of you guys often....i stilll wear and lalalove my necklace...YOU ROCK! give luv to mum and da gang. much alohaaaaa xo
billythekid


Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 21:35
Kia Ora my good friend, Hoping all is well with you and your family!!

Billy
gert900


Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 02:44
Hi Arahi,

My Marquesas Pe'a is finished now. Greetz.
paitangi


Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 08:00
Pai is on her way home to Aotearoa !! yay luf you and butterxxx
inkonme69


Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 07:13
HELLO...THANKS FOR THE NICE INVITE...ENJOY YOUR BEAUTIFUL DAY
scaredforlife


Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 09:46
hey there how youdoin??
cheers for the add
dizzy87


Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 04:42
love u dad
nocturnia


Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 02:29
I'm ok. 11 months and back to Texas :).

How are you and yours?
jonnz


Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:00
Cheers will do. Wonder if you could help me out have a new pup to name and fancy using something from the maori language can you think of something suitable. He is an American Bulldog here is a pic.
rukind


Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 23:21
Hoping you are well! Hopping a plane soon from Colorado back to Aotearoa! Will be there in June,would love to see you...more ink too?!?! Much Peace-Rebecca
sdogift


Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 23:34
we found some more !!!
sdogift


Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 02:16
How you doing guy I just wanted to shoe you some wild Michigan Mushrooms my wife and I found to day in our neck of the woods !!!
spuke


Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 20:29
Hi Colin i was wondering if u could do some more work on my arm? Would Wednesday be algood for you? Cheers
devildoll14


Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 18:40
Hey old man,
I need a phone number so I can call you!
Please send soon, we have lots to talk about...

Love ya,
Kimi
billythekid


Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 10:10
Had to send you another pic!! ;)
billythekid


Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 10:08
Kia Ora Arahi! Sorry for the delay! Have a great day!!

Billy
dizzy87


Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 09:10
daddi what u doing ow i c u online hahaha. hope u r hearing me loud and clear. lol. yay how r u and the whanau. gona have a mow now catch u later mwahz much love peace out
dizzy87


Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 08:32
sup dad hw u. im cuming home nxt sunday for ma bdady on monday k. so iwill try calling u when i get back to napier hopefulli we can catch up or what eva i think u gave me a different numba coz i cant get threw to u ova here k. what u been up to STAY IN TOUCH DAD I HOPE U HEAR ME PLEASE
love u
mwahz
peace out
kingston07


Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 02:52
kia ora arahi hws things goin back hme, hope u an yor whanau are algud bro take care
spuke


Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 20:01
is it easier for me to call you? or you can email me on bovos@xtra.co.nz

Cheers Mate
spuke


Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 03:57
Yep sweet, could i have your address.Cheers
spuke


Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 23:01
Hey Arahi ....

How you going mate???

Mum rung you awhile back to make time to finish off and tidy up my tat on my arm!
Sometime on Tuesday 17th March would be great if that suits you?
Let me know when you can please.

Cheers Luke
algarve


Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 06:08
Hi Arahi
How are you ? i hope you are well
Greetings from Portugal
Yvonne
dizzy87


Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 23:35
that numba dont work cant get threw on that one do u have anada one plse luv u
swan1


Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 15:13
Kia ora and thankyou for the add, cheers, your mahi is awesome!! :)
abtattoo


Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 18:42
cheers for tha add Arahi man love your work and your aproach to your traditions would also like to catch up for some ink in the not to distant future.

Cheers Goran
From across the waters
calvisu


Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 18:40
Hey pickle :)

Sorry it's been forever I hope you & your loved ones are well x x x
Just droppin in to let you know I'm sending my brother your way he's keen for some new ink but like me it's got to have soul x x x

Take care
Much love
Su x
rotaholikschic


Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 21:18
when you in ponsonby next??
dizzy87


Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 01:29
I LOVE YOU DADDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
southernlady


Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 21:46
Hope your having a wonderful new year!
cheftattoo


Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 09:58
.

Happy New Year
Xin Nian Kuai Le
Godt Nytår
GELUKKIG NIEUWJAAR
Bonne Annee
Prosit Neujahr
Felice anno nuovo
Godt Nyttår
Feliz Ano Novo
S Novim Godom
Feliz Ano ~Nuevo
GOTT NYTT ÅR
Sawadee Pee Mai


regards Sjef

.
ferelmarino


Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 18:01
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009
FROM SPAIN
FERNANDO PONS
F.P.E
MASTER TATTOO AND TATTOO MORVEDRE.MUSEUM IN VALENCIA .
algarve


Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 17:45
Merry Xmas for you and your family
greetz from Portugal
northernink


Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 10:14
Hi...thanks for the request...have thoroughly enjoyed your page here....awesome work! I hope our paths may cross one day! Til then stay warm!
strangleholdaon


Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 08:51
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darlacet


Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 04:40
XXX
nocturnia


Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 15:46
Hey there,
Thanks for stopping by and for the compliment.
Hope all's well on the otherside of the world and summer is shakin' out quite nicely for you!
Nx
bonessikkiwun


Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 00:44
THANKS FOR THE ADD!!!!!!
skinpriktattoo


Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:37
hui howit
volle


Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 16:27
kia ora ,
bad on me for training you the german way...
first of all we go fishing, yeeehaaaaa !!!
kia kaha , Volle
rotaholikschic


Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 17:09
when you coming into the riff raff next?
dermagraphic1


Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 15:49
back at ya bro

rotaholikschic


Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 18:02
after morning to ya..
hope all is well..
mwah
gert900


Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 16:03
Hi Arahi,
How is it with you?
I am just getting the other half of my Pe'a,so thats good news.
Greetz, Gert
rotaholikschic


Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 03:09
kia ora..
well whats new ay..
i just poppin by to say allo..
lettin ya know im still lurkin about :D
il be comin to see you in jan someiime for my next fix :D
hope all is well, tonsaluv from us.
xx
mamataz


Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 07:30
Kia Ora Matua...hows everything on that side of the globe........arohanui
dizzy87


Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 06:16
anada pic
baldandy


Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:23
Hi arahi,
hope you and your family enjoyed the trip to Germany.
Have a good time.
Andy
seashadow


Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 09:25
Morning Arahi,
Just wanted to stop by and say hello, hope you and the family are all happy and well.

Peace,
Jen
 
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