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Date

1900 - 1909

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Horatio Gordon Robley (1840-1930)

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Alexander Turnbull Library

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https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23050616

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Shows tattoo on a preserved head

Copy of original drawn for frontspiece to "Moko"

Another watercolour copy of the same image with the same inscription, signed H. G. Robley, offered at Webb's auction, Auckland, 20 September 2005, lot 26. Robley frequently made multiple copies of his drawings and watercolours

'The archaeological museum' in Rome may be the Vatican Museum

Extended Title - ... was drawn in 1901, and copy placed as frontspiece to "Moko", then presented to King Humbert - Queen Margharita accepted also a volume for her library, as the decoration of Maori women was shown therein.

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