As Turi could not write, Hongi made the ingenious suggestion that his moko, or face-tattoo, should be copied on the deed.

It kept pace with her to the place where Moko, the Picture-maker, lived.

Some are found to undergo the painful operation of "moko" five times.

Songbird trotted beside the chief, followed by the two women, until they all reached Moko's tepee.