272 265. Those Tattoos (4/5)

Chapter 272 265. Those Tattoos (45)

In addition to the fat that is comparable to fattening pigs for slaughter, Atulu's skin is also covered with tattoos.

On his left shoulder is a roaring lion, on his right shoulder is a ferocious poisonous scorpion, on his left chest is a crab with teeth and claws lying on his heart, and there are tattoos on other places including his neck.

Pointing to this tattoo, Lao Wang said sharply: "Atulu, I don't care what tattoos represent in your Maori culture, but in our country, anyone who dares to have lion and scorpion tattoos like you is a gangster! So, you'd better Be tough, at least worthy of the tattoo on your body!"

Tattooing is the traditional tattoo art of the Maori people. What is unique is that they regard head tattoos as noble, and the more fierce people do not get tattoos on their bodies, but on their faces. In this way, you can often see some big men with ghostly faces on the streets of New Zealand, who look more terrifying than terrorists.

However, when dealing with Maori, tattoos should not be used to judge their character. Many people may have tattoos on their faces, but they are kind-hearted and mild-tempered.

With the intensification of the globalization of the world economy in recent years, Maori people have less tattoos on their faces, otherwise it would be difficult to find a suitable job-the tattoos on the face can't even see the face clearly, so the boss can't find someone based on the tattoo, right?

As soon as Atulu was about to speak, Hani waved his hand to stop him, then frowned and said, "Wait, buddy. As far as I know, in Maori culture, your tattoos contain sacred meanings, so what do these things on your body mean? ?”

Lao Wang didn't understand Maori tattoo culture, so Hani gave him a brief introduction.

The Maori call tattoos Ta-Moko. The original tattoos are roughly divided into three types: scar lines, burn lines, and tattoo lines. Maori mostly use tattoo lines to represent the symbol of the tribe. The more tattoo lines on the body, the more noble the status.

Among them, no matter what the pattern is, every tattoo pattern on their body is unique. It records a person's occupation, status in the tribe, his family, and even his life's achievements and achievements, just like an imprint. Personal history on the skin is a symbol of status and achievement.

At this point in the introduction, Harney asked, "You know the Treaty of Waitangi, right?"

Old Wang nodded, of course he knew that this treaty ushered in a new era of Maori and white immigration, and now New Zealand's national day is the day when the Treaty of Waitangi was signed.

Haney continued: "Then you must not know that when they attended the signing ceremony, the Maori chiefs tattooed their faces on the contract as signatures, and according to the agreement, all contracts at that time had to be signed by the chiefs." Only facial tattoos can make the contract come into effect!"

Charlie also nodded and said: "Yes, for the Maori chiefs, facial tattoos are very important. It is equivalent to the family emblem of European nobles, and it is also equivalent to the private seal of your big Chinese businessman. You can carry it with you and stamp it wherever you go. take effect."

In view of this, Maori tattoos are relatively abstract, and the patterns are mostly swirl-shaped mysterious patterns, which have unique meanings, so that they can be signed on some contracts.

Otherwise, like Atulu, the tattoo is a lion and a scorpion, which looks very fierce, but it is more funny when signed in the contract. People who don't know why think it is a comic book.

After understanding this, Lao Wang also looked at the big Maori man and asked, "Yes, Atulu, the tattoos on your body are quite different from those of your compatriots. What's the unique meaning for you?"

Atulu was about to speak again, but the handsome Mexican interrupted him again, guessing: "Wait, let me guess, I think the lion should be the totem of your clan, and the scorpion represents your status..."

"No, this is a constellation. My eldest son is a Leo, my youngest son is a Scorpio, and my wife is a Cancer, so I tattooed the Lion and Scorpio on my shoulders, and the Cancer on my heart, to show that I love my wife and I will support me child." The Maori man interrupted the beautiful Mexican boy.

After listening to his explanation, a group of people in the room were stunned. Lao Wang blinked. The reason for Atulu's tattoo is quite in line with Chinese culture, but you are a Maori!

Seeing everyone's reaction, the big Maori man felt embarrassed. He rubbed his nose and said in a low voice, "I'm not Ta-Moko, but Kirituhi."

"What?" Old Wang didn't understand, but Atulu said two Maori words.

Hani continued to explain to him that Ta-Moko said earlier that it means tattoo, and Kirituhi also means tattoo, but there is a big difference between the two!

Ta-Moko refers to the kind of tattoos that represent ethnic groups and cultures. They have special meanings and cannot be tattooed on the body casually. They must be recognized and even have intellectual property rights.

This is not an exaggeration. Hani turned on the computer and searched for a news item for Lao Wang. It was a lawsuit in Wellington last year. A Maori sued an Italian company for using a tattoo on his face as a company logo. The tattoo represents his father, and the court ruled against the Italian company: What do you mean by drawing someone else's father on the wall?

Kirituhi generally refers to the artistic decoration on the skin, which has no sacred meaning, and it doesn't matter if you stab it casually.

After understanding this, Lao Wang said to Atulu: "I am convinced by you, brother, with capital letters! You are also a patriarch, aren't you? How can you stab these constellations? Why don't you stab at the particularity of your clan? Tattoos?"

Atulu said weakly: "Boss, I wanted to stab when I was young, but it hurt too much, and we are a small ethnic group with no special culture, so we didn't stab."

"Then why did you stab it later? Are you not afraid of pain anymore?"

Atulu shook his head and said, "No, it was my wife who asked me to get the tattoo, otherwise she would beat me, and that old woman would hurt me more than getting a tattoo!"

"Ah, your mother exploded!" The army commander opened his beak and widened his eyes, showing a dumbfounded bird look for the first time.

Wang Bo sighed, and said, "Who else can do it? I think there is nothing I can do about Atulu's fear of his wife."

"I can't do anything, let the old monster try, he dares to roar, lion roar!"

Hani became anxious all of a sudden: "Yanke, what kind of grudge? Why do you push this matter to me? You think I'm too popular in the town, don't you?"

Atulu stared at them with wide eyes, and said, "What are you trying to do? What can you do?"

"We want to help you fight for family status!" Wang Bo said.

Atulu said inexplicably: "I have a lot of family status, why do you need to fight for me? I'm really not afraid of Lily, I respect her, she has paid so much for me."

"For example, she gave birth to two sons for me. For example, she helped me when I was bullied outside. For example, she cooked meals for me every day..."