Facial tattoos have been a part of Maori culture for centuries, a sacred marker of the wearer's genealogy and heritage. But one woman's striking chin design - or moko - has generated huge debate ...

Facial tattoos have been a part of Maori culture for centuries, a sacred marker of the wearer's genealogy and heritage. But one woman's striking chin design - or moko - has generated huge debate ...

Some New Zealanders with Maori heritage wear tattoos, known as moko, to mark their genealogy and heritage. Men's moko tend to cover their entire face, while women's moko cover their chin.