Pair of Moai sculptures - Chile (No reserve price)
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Pair of hand-carved wooden Moai statues from Chile, with pukao and engraved backs including rongorongo-inspired signs and the birdman motif, measuring 34 cm high, 7 cm deep, 7 cm wide, weighing 2 kg, dating to the late 20th century, in good condition as authorized replicas.
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Pair of statuettes representing the famous Moai of Easter Island (Rapa Nui), hand-carved from wood.
Moai with a pukao
Wearing its pukao, the cylindrical traditional hat of the island's great statues. Face with a long nose and a pronounced chin, long ears, hands joined on the belly. Engraved belt and a circular motif on the back.
Engraved Moai
Face in a strong profile, long ears and hands sculpted along the body. The back is richly engraved:
• symbols inspired by Rongorongo, the traditional script of Rapa Nui
• bird-man motif (tangata manu), emblem of the Make-Make cult
• motifs of ceremonial paddles and symbolic decorations
Nice brown patina, careful and expressive sculpture. The contrast between the two statuettes makes the pair decorative.
Hand-carved, with visible tool marks under the base of one of the statuettes. Unmarked.
Condition: good overall. Small scratches and signs of wear, slight natural wood cracks (on the pukao and under one of the bases). See photos.
Pair of statuettes representing the famous Moai of Easter Island (Rapa Nui), hand-carved from wood.
Moai with a pukao
Wearing its pukao, the cylindrical traditional hat of the island's great statues. Face with a long nose and a pronounced chin, long ears, hands joined on the belly. Engraved belt and a circular motif on the back.
Engraved Moai
Face in a strong profile, long ears and hands sculpted along the body. The back is richly engraved:
• symbols inspired by Rongorongo, the traditional script of Rapa Nui
• bird-man motif (tangata manu), emblem of the Make-Make cult
• motifs of ceremonial paddles and symbolic decorations
Nice brown patina, careful and expressive sculpture. The contrast between the two statuettes makes the pair decorative.
Hand-carved, with visible tool marks under the base of one of the statuettes. Unmarked.
Condition: good overall. Small scratches and signs of wear, slight natural wood cracks (on the pukao and under one of the bases). See photos.
Details
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Chile
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Pair of Moai sculptures
Height
34 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Weight
2 kg
Authenticity
Licensed replica
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