Easter Island Rapa Nui Moai carved in wood
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Easter Island Rapa Nui Moai carved in wood:
$350.00
I purchased this original piece in 1980s from Carver on Easter Island. From \"The Easter Island Oceanic Societe\"
Wooden Objects
As trees were rare, wood was precious. Because of this, wooden objects were treated with such respect and veneration. The most spectacular are the small human statuettes moai kava kava.This carving features the tophat is 8\" tall and in excellent condtion.These carvings were generally cut from the wood of toromiro. These very sacred statues were hung in huts, men carrying them in their arms when they danced.