Vintage Moai Hand Carved Easter Island Wood Statue Rapa Nui Pacific Art Figure
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:47746433 | Culture: Pacific Islands |
| Handmade: Yes |
For your consideration:
A Vintage Hand Carved Moai Wood Statue purchased on Easter Island - Rapa Nui - in the 1960's or 1970's
For Serious Collectors
DescriptionA traditional Moai statue carved from a South American hardwood tree that is similar to Hawaiian Koa in weight, density, and color. The wood color is naturally brown and has not been dyed. The wood contains deep, rich tones of brown, gold, and red. The craftsmanship and detail are in every way a...uthentic and exceptional.
Height: 13.5 inWidth: 3.5 inDeep: 2.5 in
ConditionThe statue has been kept in a humidity controlled cabinet since its purchase. There are no visible scratches or dents anywhere, as can be expected with a properly cared for piece of art. There are defects that can be observed at the very top of the statue, but these are natural to the wood.
ProvenanceMy parents traveled the world in the 1950's, 60's, and 70"s and spent time all over the pacific collecting fine art. This piece was displayed in a lighted cabinet with controlled humidity. Hopefully it will find a home with one who loves Polynesian art and culture.
History of the MoaiEaster Island is known to its inhabitants as Rapa Nui, which translates to "the naval of the world". The Moai were probably carved and erected for reasons much like modern statues - to commemorate important leaders and ancestors. As an important cultural difference, however, the Polynesians of Rapa Nui saw the Moai as a source of mana, meaning power and spiritual energy. The Moai were sacred to them. Carbon dating shows that they were made starting in approximately 1000 C.E. until the second half of the seventeenth century. Over a period of 670 years, the inhabitants of this remote island quarried, carved, transported, and erected 887 of these enormous statues.
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
A Vintage Hand Carved Moai Wood Statue purchased on Easter Island - Rapa Nui - in the 1960's or 1970's
For Serious Collectors
DescriptionA traditional Moai statue carved from a South American hardwood tree that is similar to Hawaiian Koa in weight, density, and color. The wood color is naturally brown and has not been dyed. The wood contains deep, rich tones of brown, gold, and red. The craftsmanship and detail are in every way a...uthentic and exceptional.
Height: 13.5 inWidth: 3.5 inDeep: 2.5 in
ConditionThe statue has been kept in a humidity controlled cabinet since its purchase. There are no visible scratches or dents anywhere, as can be expected with a properly cared for piece of art. There are defects that can be observed at the very top of the statue, but these are natural to the wood.
ProvenanceMy parents traveled the world in the 1950's, 60's, and 70"s and spent time all over the pacific collecting fine art. This piece was displayed in a lighted cabinet with controlled humidity. Hopefully it will find a home with one who loves Polynesian art and culture.
History of the MoaiEaster Island is known to its inhabitants as Rapa Nui, which translates to "the naval of the world". The Moai were probably carved and erected for reasons much like modern statues - to commemorate important leaders and ancestors. As an important cultural difference, however, the Polynesians of Rapa Nui saw the Moai as a source of mana, meaning power and spiritual energy. The Moai were sacred to them. Carbon dating shows that they were made starting in approximately 1000 C.E. until the second half of the seventeenth century. Over a period of 670 years, the inhabitants of this remote island quarried, carved, transported, and erected 887 of these enormous statues.
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
