Mo'ais are the last remnants left by the Rapa Nui civilization on Easter Island. For a long time, their presence on the isolated island was considered a great mystery, but today their true nature is recognized: they are the result of incredible creativity and engineering by the native people. Over 900 statues were created and transported. The largest, Paro, stands 10 meters tall and weighs 82 tons.
While commonly referred to as "big heads," Mo'ais are full-body figures. The confusion stems from the disproportionate size of the heads and the fact that the most famous photos are of statues at the Rano Raraku hillside. Over the years, their bodies became partially buried up to their shoulders. The Mo'ais were symbols of authority and power, both political and spiritual. They represented Polynesian ancestors and served as their protectors.
Weight: 322 g
Height: 16.4 cm
Length: 5 cm
Width: 6 cm
*Images for illustrative purposes only.
**Hand-painted, so colors may vary.
***Fragile product.
