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Hongi Maori salutations, 1908-1909. Artist: JL Martin

Hongi Maori salutations, 1908-1909. Artist: JL Martin


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Hongi Maori salutations, 1908-1909. Artist: JL Martin

Hongi Maori salutations, 1908-1909. A Hongi is a traditional greeting in New Zealand. It is done by pressing ones nose to another person at an encounter. It is still used at traditional meetings among members of the Maori people and on major ceremonies. Through the exchange of this physical greeting, you are no longer considered manuhiri (visitor) but rather tangata whenua, one of the people of the land. For the remainder of your stay you are obliged to share in all the duties and responsibilities of the home people. In earlier times, this may have meant bearing arms in times of war, or tending crops of kumara (sweet potato). When Maori greet one another by pressing noses, the tradition of sharing the breath of life is considered to have come directly from the gods. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1908-1909)

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This print captures the essence of a traditional Maori greeting known as Hongi, dating back to 1908-1909. The artist, JL Martin, beautifully portrays this sacred encounter between two individuals in New Zealand. In this customary salutation, one presses their nose against another person's as a sign of respect and connection. The Hongi holds great significance within the Maori culture, symbolizing the exchange of breath and life force between individuals. By partaking in this physical gesture, visitors transform into tangata whenua - people of the land - becoming fully immersed in the customs and responsibilities of their hosts. In ancient times, these obligations could range from defending the tribe during war to tending crops like kumara (sweet potato). This timeless tradition is still observed today during important ceremonies and gatherings among members of the Maori community. Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909 showcases this remarkable artwork by JL Martin underlining its importance within graphic arts history. Published by AW Penrose and edited by William Gamble in London at that time period adds an extra layer of historical context to this extraordinary piece. This evocative photograph serves as a reminder of the deep cultural roots embedded within New Zealand's indigenous population and highlights how traditions such as Hongi continue to be cherished across generations.

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