Moai

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Moai. Stone statue. This is a replica of a moai carved from stone. The stone is grey in colour with a rough surface. The moai is carved to include a flat base, neck and head with prominent features. This replica may have been carved by an amateur carver. Moai are thought to be representations of ancient Polynesian ancestors.

Accession number: 1931.421 Last Update: 16 Oct 2019
Other Name

Stone statue (English)

Place
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)/Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1931.421

Accession Date

1931

Other Id

16686.2 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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