Many great traditions in art have a foundation in the art of one of the great ancient civilizations: Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, India, China, Ancient Greece, Rome, as well as Inca, Maya, and Olmec.
Ta Moko was like a history of a person's achievements and represented their status in their tribe.t was a huge honour for people to have Ta Moko. Ta Moko was worn by both men and women. It was applied to the face and buttocks of men, and to the chin, lips and shoulders of women. Depending on their ranking, they may also have Ta Moko on their face.
Maneki Neko Color Meanings: 1  Black: A Maneki Neko that is mainly or entirely black means âGood luckâ. 2  Gold: A gold âlucky catâ means good fortune, which is generally associated with money.3  Red: In ancient Japan, there are many references that people back then strongly believed the color red to be associated with health.aneki Neko Color Meanings: 1  Black: A Maneki Neko that is mainly or entirely black means âGood luckâ. 2  Gold: A gold âlucky catâ means good fortune, which is generally associated with money.