Mokomokai is one of the most bizarre hobby in the world [repost]

There are various hobby – collecting stamps, souvenirs, rare manuscripts & books, statues, paintings and so many curio. But, some people have a bizarre hobby to collect Mokomokai.

What is Mokomokai ?

Mokomokai is a collection of tattooed preserved heads of Māori. Māori are the native tribe of New Zealand. The decoration of heads with tattoo arts is called as tā moko tattooing.

Here is a set of photographs of Mokomokai Collection –

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Reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mokomokai

News Source : http://www.anandabazar.com/photogallery/mokomokai-a-weird-collection-of-dead-men-heads-dgtl-1.524994#

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