Indigenous Groups Of All Kinds Are So Fucking Cool Dude, Maori, Hawaiian Tribes (is Tribe The Right Word?

indigenous groups of all kinds are so fucking cool dude, Maori, Hawaiian tribes (is tribe the right word? idk, but all of the various communities of the islands), indigenous European groups, Chinese ethnic tribes, native American tribes, Mayans (again, not sure if thats the correct plural for mayan, my bad) all of it. everyone is just so awesome

peoples ancient and traditional clothes and practices will forever be beautiful to me and seeing people show them love through the miku trend makes me so freaking happy

"I should draw Māori Miku!" I said to myself. "Just a fun sketch, it shouldn't take me long" I said to myself. Six hours later I come to with this in front of me and a wrist begging for mercy but holy fuck worth it. I love this trend this was so much fun

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DISCLAIMERS AND NOTES ETC.... I'm Pākehā, meaning I am not of Māori descent. I hold so much respect for Māori people, for their values and traditions, and for the fierce pride with which kapa haka is performed. I thought if I was going to design a Māori Miku, it makes sense to dress her in a kapa haka kākahu, as her whole thing is singing and dancing!!! The moko kauae is not based off any real person's. I referenced the temporary moko kauae a lot of kapa haka performers wear!! Was tricky finding out whether or not depicting her with a moko kauae was a good idea, so I went the safe route- showing an aspect of Māori culture without stepping over any boundaries!! Brown eyed Miku is everything to me shout out brown eyed Miku.... I referenced like seven different outfits to put hers together!! I really hope this looks accurate or at least passable. Thanks to adorkastock for the pose ref!!