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Pip Uä

Tattoo Artist · Auckland, New Zealand

About

Pip Uä is a renowned Ta Moko artist who has dedicated her practice to preserving and evolving traditional Māori tattoo art. Trained in both traditional hand-tapping techniques and modern machine work, she creates culturally significant pieces rooted in whakapapa (genealogy) and personal narrative. Her work bridges ancestral Māori patterns with contemporary design elements while maintaining cultural authenticity and meaning.

Specializations

Ta Moko, Polynesian, Contemporary Māori