Wooden figure (English)

Moai. Wooden figure. This is a replica of moai made of wood. The wood is a light brown colour with a smooth polished surface. The moai is carved to include a face and torso. The chin of the moai projects out as does the nose. The head and base of the moai are both flat. The back of the moai is incised with patterns as a decorative feature. Moai are thought to be representations of ancient Polynesian ancestors. This moai was made as a collectible item for the tourist trade.

51797 (ethnology)

Pacific