Body of work: Krystal clear to see Rota s inspiration
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Next time you see Krystal Rota playing for the Manurewa Marlins, for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRLW or representing the Kiwi Ferns, keep an eye on her right leg.
As of last week, Rota has a new addition to her body; another Tā moko which is what we more commonly know as a tattoo. In Maori culture, Tā moko is an artform, an important expression of cultural heritage and identity.
For Rota, her latest Tā moko is about family and the patterns within it link to the tribal areas that she is from in New Zealand. On her paternal grandfather’s side, Rota is from Matatā. On her paternal grandmother’s side she is from the northern part of New Zealand near Cape Reinga.