Title: Moai Statue of Rapa Nui

 

Dimensions (cm): 11x6.5x5

 

Artist: Jennifer Magerkorth

 

Editor:  Carmen Anderson

 

Region: Oceania & Asia

 

Description:

There are roughly 800-900 statues found on Easter Island. They are carved from volcanic rock and their meaning is still a mystery. It has been speculated that they were made in honour of deceased chiefs and are roughly dated to the year 1633AD. This replica is made from sand dough, white glue and black paint. It is moulded around styrofoam to resemble the original statue.