Which method does the Maori traditionally use to show social status and honor?

Maori people can tell a social status through a person's tattoo

Did you know that every single Maori tattoo is distinctive? Tattoos were used as communicating symbols between tribes in order to identify a person's family history, social status and affiliation. The tattoos were filed using ‘Ta Moko’ which is a traditional tattoo making process that was inserted into the skin using the shark’s teeth. Even today this skill is still practised and some tribal members of great heritage (rangatira - chiefs) will have moko on their chin and face.