Arapeta Patrick Takoko was born and bred in Gisborne, New Zealand. He is now living in Huntly and working out of his studio situated at;
233 Commerce Street
Frankton,
HAMILTON
He is a specialist in Ta Moko (Maori Tattoo), Contemporary Maori Art and Graphic Design.
Te Ohomauri Arts Studio has a range of Art forms for sale from various genre that make up the wonderful world of Maori Art .
If you are interested in receiving either Ta Moko or Kirituhi? please feel free to contact him on;
0211108804
Or come on in and peruse the Gallery for various gift ideas or maybe Taonga for yourself.
Products/Services
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Ta Moko
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Kiri Tuhi
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Maori Tattoo
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Visual Maori Artist
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Graphic Design
Went in on the 19/12/2009 . Very friendly fella Arapeta and very passoinate about his Mahi. I hadnt a clue what i wanted but while talking to Arapeta he started scetching on my shoulder and we had what i wanted.One quick look in the mirror and it was Ta Moko time.
While Arapeta was setting up i noticed that he is very thorough .Very neat,tidy and sterile [clean],also new needles and plenty of sterile gloves.
Before starting Arapeta did Karakia and went about what he loves and does passionately. [Ta Moko] 31/2 hours later my Ta Moko was finished and i was a very very happy man.Arapeta explained to me how to look after my Ta Moko for the next few days and i shook his hand and thanked him and left.
This is my 1st Ta Moko and im grateful for 2 things 1 . I got my Ta Moko and 2. I went to Arapeta. Who ever reads this i just wana say that you will not be disappointed if Arapeta gets to work on you,as i said he is friendly, passionate and very tidy. Go in and meet him.Thanks Arapeta