The tohu or marks of *'ta moko' denotes lineage; one selected to be a repository of knowledge, histories and genealogy; mana of the individual. Ta Moko has always been an important part of June's work as it relates to **whakapapa and self identity.

* tattoo
** genealogy

Moko 1 Moko II Moko 1 Mau Mahara

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Moko 1

Photography: Artist's collection
Lithography. Private Collection
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Moko II

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Moko 1
The old hose at Apumoana was being demolished. This artwork celebrates the patterns that were within the old house

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Lithography. Private Collection
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Mau Mahara

Photography: Kerry Grant '
Native timbers and oil on wood. Artist's Collection
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