Moko: a fully tattooed face with individual designs numbered and named. Drawing by H.G. Robley.
- Robley, Horatio Gordon, 1840-
- Reference:
- 533505i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Subject is same as in record 533487i in this catalogue
Publication/Creation
[Place of publication not identified]
Physical description
1 drawing : pen and ink, with watercolour ; sheet 31.9 x 21.0 cm
Contributors
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
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores