Work Of Art Ta Moko (1994)
A documentary about the art of moko through the eyes and work of tohunga ta moko Derek Lardelli. A key figure in the revitalisation of moko, the programme follows Lardelli as he works on John Waipara's puhoro (thigh/buttocks) moko. Three other recipients of moko, Amster Reedy, Piri Sciascia and Barry Soutar speak about their experience.
Primary Title
- Work Of Art
Secondary Title
- Ta Moko
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 16 July 1995
Release Year
- 1994
Start Time
- 21 : 45
Finish Time
- 22 : 40
Duration
- 55:00
Channel
- TV One
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Programme Description
- A documentary about the art of moko through the eyes and work of tohunga ta moko Derek Lardelli. A key figure in the revitalisation of moko, the programme follows Lardelli as he works on John Waipara's puhoro (thigh/buttocks) moko. Three other recipients of moko, Amster Reedy, Piri Sciascia and Barry Soutar speak about their experience.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Maori
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Moko kauwae
- Tā moko (Uhi)
- Tattooing--New Zealand
- Tattooing--New Zealand--History
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Rites and ceremonies
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs
- Tattoo artists--New Zealand
Genres
- Art
Hosts
- Henare Te Ua (Narrator)
Contributors
- Caterina De Nave (Executive Producer)
- Gabrielle Huria (Producer)
- Karen Sidney (Producer)
- Haunui Royal (Director)
- Potiki Films (Production Unit)
- Television New Zealand (Production Unit)
- Derek Lardelli (Subject)
- John Waipara (Interviewee)
- Amster Reedy (Interviewee)
- Piri Sciascia (Interviewee)
- Barry Soutar (Interviewee)
Subjects
- Moko kauwae
- Tā moko (Uhi)
- Tattooing--New Zealand
- Tattooing--New Zealand--History
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Rites and ceremonies
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs
- Tattoo artists--New Zealand