The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 273 No 7324 p683
6 November 2004

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The moko is an admired facet of Maori culture

From Mr I. R. Hyslop, MRPharmS

As a New Zealander by birth, and a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand (both old and new), may I reply to Brian Jones’s letter (PJ, 23 October, p599)? I most certainly did not find the cover of your 16 October issue in the least insulting. The Maori warrior with full moko (tattoo) and facial expression is a traditional and admired facet of Maori culture. While not common, the moko is still seen today on some New Zealanders and is commonly used as a symbol of our country.

Surely someone from Britain should not suggest we do away with a colourful and distinctive tradition.

Ivan Hyslop
Lincoln

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