Lips were usually stitched in preserved Maori heads, and the manner fell into two categories indicative to some extent of the type of head being dealt with. The top samples, stretched wide apart, are probably those of enemies, but occasionally friends or relatives fit the category; gum or European wax was sometimes used to plug the gap between the teeth. The pouting attitude at the bottom usually belongs to friends and relatives.
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72Lips were usually stitched in preserved Maori heads, and the manner fell into two categories indicative to some extent of the type of head being dealt with. The top samples, stretched wide apart, are probably those of enemies, but occasionally friends or relatives fit the category; gum or European wax was sometimes used to plug the gap between the teeth. The pouting attitude at the bottom usually belongs to friends and relatives. Press, 28 May 1988, Page 21
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