Moko - the art of tattoo - has always been part of the Maori world in New Zealand. It is about beauty, and belonging. And it is much more than skin deep.

Facial tattoos have been a part of Maori culture for centuries, a sacred marker of the wearer's genealogy and heritage. But one woman's striking chin design - or moko - has generated huge debate ...

Filters with names like “Māori Mask” and “Māori Face Tattoo,” have been designed to be used by anyone and shared on platforms like Instagram and Snapchat, Radio New Zealand reported.

Because the tattoo is supposed to be Social media platform Snapchat removed filters that placed Maori tattoos on the faces of its users following backlash from New Zealand last week.

The tattoo is a traditional Maori tattoo that covers a woman's lips and chin. The newscaster clapped back at a viewer who has repeatedly complained about her face tattoo.

Facial tattoos have been a part of Maori culture for centuries, a sacred marker of the wearer's genealogy and heritage. But one woman's striking chin design - or moko - has generated huge debate ...