Moko: a fully tattooed face with individual designs numbered and named. Drawing by H.G. Robley.

  • Robley, Horatio Gordon, 1840-
Reference:
533505i
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Description

Subject is same as in record 533487i in this catalogue

Publication/Creation

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Physical description

1 drawing : pen and ink, with watercolour ; sheet 31.9 x 21.0 cm

Lettering

Tokipu or fully tattooed Maori. H. G. Robley. Lettering continued: Elsdon Best authority. 1) Rewha, 2) Wero, 3) Kowiri, 4) Pu taringa, 5) Paepae, 6) Kohiti, 7) Tiwhana, 8) Titi - upper forehead, 9) Hupe = nasal discharge, 11) Korowhaka, 12) Ngu, 13) Wakatara - means seats of the canoe, 14) Rerepehi 15) Pongiangia - nostrils. Wairoa - space along profile - dividing patterns.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 533505i

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