Mokomokai are the preserved heads of the Maori, the indigenous people of
New Zealand. They became valuable trade items during the Musket Wars of
the 19th century. Horatio Gordon Robley was pictured with his large
collection. This painting was inspired by that photograph.
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I have a paper mache mask of my face, but it would be cool if someone wanted to preserve my whole head.
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