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Kirituhi, Māori tattoo ring in sterling silver

The Kirituhi ring, a piece of sterling silver jewelry adorned with Māori tattoo patterns, embodies the cultural and spiritual heritage deeply rooted in the traditions of the Māori people — a Polynesian people primarily living in New Zealand, particularly in the northern regions of the North Island.
Renowned worldwide for their tattooing art, the Māori skillfully combine curves, spirals, and geometric forms to create emblematic motifs full of meaning. This traditional art, passed down through generations, is far more than ornamentation: it serves as a form of identity-based writing — a personal and tribal life map carved into the skin.

According to an ancient Māori legend, the art of tattooing was introduced to the Māori by Mataora, a man whose life was marked by emotional turmoil and a quest for redemption. Married to Niwareka, a woman from the spirit world, Mataora lost his temper during an argument and unintentionally wounded her. Distraught, Niwareka returned to her spiritual family, leaving Mataora overwhelmed by guilt and sorrow.

Determined to win her forgiveness, Mataora embarked on a spiritual journey to the world of the ancestors — Te Pō, the subterranean realm of spirits. There he met Uetonga, his father-in-law. In the heart of this mystical world, Mataora was initiated into the sacred mysteries of Māori tattooing, or tā moko. Uetonga, wise and respected, revealed to him the true essence of permanent tattooing, showing the futility of temporary markings in contrast to the depth and permanence of tā moko.

Recognizing the sacred value of this tradition, Mataora accepted the intense pain of facial tattooing — a symbol of his repentance and desire for reconciliation. After enduring physical trials and suffering, Mataora was reunited with Niwareka and returned to the human world, now bearing the distinctive facial markings of tā moko. This initiatory journey transformed him profoundly and allowed him to bring back the sacred knowledge of Māori tattooing — a symbol of spiritual connection, identity, and respect for ancestral tradition.

The very name Kirituhi literally means “design on the skin” or “decorated skin” in Māori. In recent years, a clear distinction has been made between tā moko, which is reserved for people of Māori descent, and kirituhi, a form of Māori-inspired tattooing created for non-Māori in a spirit of cultural respect. Tā moko is a sacred rite of passage, generally practiced according to strict protocols and composed of motifs deeply tied to genealogy (whakapapa) and tribal history.

Kirituhi, although visually similar, is a more contemporary form of artistic expression. It retains the aesthetic of tā moko while allowing more space for personal interpretation. Each motif engraved on the Kirituhi ring tells a unique story — the story of the person wearing it. It reflects their family history (whānau), ancestry (whakapapa), community (iwi), and the defining moments of their life journey.

The Kirituhi ring is an artistic interpretation of this millennia-old tradition, engraved with a carefully curated selection of Māori-inspired motifs: graceful curves, symbolic half-circles, circles representing unity and the cycles of life, and triangles evoking strength, balance, mountains, and the connection to the land. Some motifs may also symbolize protection, transformation, travel, or values such as courage, honor, and endurance.

Each symbol carries deep meaning, creating a visual narrative that invites reflection on the richness of Māori culture — not as a mere decorative element, but as a vibrant homage to a living, honored tradition.

The Kirituhi ring is thus a tangible link to the history and spirituality of the Māori people — a symbol of respect and appreciation for an ancestral tradition of immeasurable depth. Whether worn for its aesthetic beauty or its evocative symbolism, this ring embodies the meeting of art and culture, inviting us to celebrate the diversity and depth of human stories. It reminds us that behind every engraved symbol lies a narrative, a memory, an identity.

 

Metal: plata de ley (925).

Band width: 10 mm

Tiempo de fabricación: 5 días hábiles antes del envío de su pedido.

 

Grosor del anillo: este modelo puede realizarse con grosores de 1 mm, 1.3 mm o 1.6 mm. Para referencia, consulta la última foto del carrusel.

El anillo que se muestra en el modelo tiene un grosor de 1 mm.

Importante: dependiendo de la talla de tu dedo, la soldadura en la parte posterior del anillo mostrará una interrupción en el diseño con una línea vertical lisa, con el fin de mantener una armonía general. Cada anillo se fabrica de manera personalizada y cada acabado también se realiza a medida (consulta la foto de ejemplo al final de la serie de imágenes).

El tiempo de entrega de tu paquete será de 3 a 6 semanas, ya que tu pedido se envía desde México, donde residimos actualmente. Te agradecemos que tomes en cuenta esta información antes de realizar tu compra. Al efectuar el pago, también tendrás la opción de elegir un envío exprés por medio de un transportista privado. (Lee las condiciones completas de envío aquí.)

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Espero que esta joya te guste tanto como a mí me gustó crearla.

Por Emmanuelle Guyon.

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