Title: Robley: Te Ropere, 1840—1930

Author: Timothy Walker

Publication details: University of Auckland, 1985, Auckland

Digital publication kindly authorised by: Timothy Walker

Part of: The Moko Texts Collection

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Robley: Te Ropere, 1840—1930

[illustrated postcard]

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“Te Hongi” (illustrated postcard) ink & wash sketch Auckland Public Library NZ Prints 594 (6)

“Te Hongi” (illustrated postcard)
ink & wash sketch
Auckland Public Library NZ Prints 594 (6)

In the 1920's, in characteristic style, Robley attempted to introduce te hongi as a general mode of greeting among Britons and Pakeha New Zealanders. A note on the reverse of the above postcard reads:

Latest information from the Dominion of NZd shows that the present obsolete manner of salute among lovers, or dear friends (the kiss) will be superseded by the historic custom “Te Hongi” of the Maori; a most interesting race — the rite of placing noses together is now the more pleasing fashion of endearment — The illustration will aid people to learn to enjoy the moment or Period of this salute; acknowledged to be an elegant improvement, and becoming a World favourite —”