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‘Greetings from Maoriland’ (2nd of 2)

‘Greetings from Maoriland’

Images of Māori maidens, wooden carvings and other icons were often the subject of postcards in the early 20th century. New Zealand was presenting Māori culture as a unique feature; it was an early form of branding.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: Eph-B-POSTCARD-Vol-3-034-3

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

K. R. Howe. 'Ideas of Māori origins', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/ideas-of-maori-origins/4/4/2