23. Turumakina Duley - Reconnecting with Roots: The Power of Moko

In this episode of the Tattoos with Intention podcast, host Mark Nara interviews moko artist Turumakina Duley.They discuss the significance of traditional Maori tattooing and rites of passage. Tu recounts his journey into tattooing, beginning with his childhood exposure to cultural performance and his deepening connection to Maori heritage. He shares insights from his doctoral thesis on rites of passage and the importance of re-establishing traditional practices within Maori communities.The conversation explores the psychological, communal, and transformative impacts of moko and emphasizes the importance of collective rituals and mentorship. Listeners are invited to delve deeper into the cultural and personal narratives that shape meaningful tattoo experiences.🔗 LINKS & RESOURCESInstagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@artselemental ⁠ | ⁠@tu_moko⁠Website: ⁠Arts Elemental⁠Books:⁠The Power of Myth⁠ – Joseph Campbell⁠The Archetype of Initiation⁠ – Robert L. Moore⁠King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature⁠ – Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themarkofnara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ ⁠⁠⁠20. Tradition, Tools, and Transformation – A Conversation with Māori Artist Moko Smith🔥 WHEN YOU’RE READY→⁠⁠ Book a 1:1 consult with Mark ⁠⁠→⁠ ⁠⁠Get Tattooed by Mark⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠Join the FREE Community⁠⁠🤩 LISTEN + WATCH MOREWatch this episode on YouTube → ⁠⁠Tattoo Pathway Channel⁠⁠Prefer to listen? Subscribe on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠Explore more episodes → ⁠⁠Tattoos With Intention archive⁠⁠🖤 SUPPORT THE SHOWLike this episode? Hit the like button and subscribe for more.Leave a comment if something landed—we’d love to hear from you.Know a brand or business aligned with our message?Sponsor or collaborate with us: ⁠⁠tattoopathway.com/contact00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:50 Meeting Turumakina Duley02:52 Turumakina’s Early Life and Tattoo Beginnings05:49 Mentorship and Moko Revival09:00 Rites of Passage and Cultural Significance21:50 Challenges and Adaptations in Modern Times29:34 Morning Rituals29:41 The Importance of Rituals30:43 Reviving Maori Cultural Practices33:23 Global Initiations and Dark Shadows37:20 Tattooing as a Rite of Passage44:31 Mixed Genealogies and Cultural Connections48:35 Concluding Thoughts and Resources