2017 1 oz Tokelau Maori Art .999 Silver Reverse Proof Coin

The Maori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand, who arrived in New
Zealand between 1250 and 1300 CE. Their culture that became known as the "Māori“
has their own language, a rich mythology, distinctive crafts and performing arts. Their
form of body art is known as moko and today Maori tattoos are famous around the
world. In Maori culture, the head is the most sacred part of the body, so a facial tattoo
was highly esteemed and represents a person’s rank, social status, power and prestige.
Each and every part of the tattoo has its own meaning. The symbols refer to life,
earth and human characteristics.