Tribute To Ancient Singer
Out of all the Moai, the Tukuturi stands out for sure. Many speculate this is a tribute to an ancient singer. The figure can be found kneeling, which resembles the festival rui’s celebratory stance. This bearded figure is a lot smaller than the other statues, and it was even made from different material than the others. Experts discovered Tukuturi was constructed from red Puna Pua stone.
Tribute To Ancient Singer
Volcanic Tools
Surprisingly, the Rapa Nui people’s tools were also just as fascinating as the statues. Well, the tools, called Mata, were made into several shapes and sizes from volcanic glass. Of course, the tools needed to be very sharp so they could carve into wood, cut fibers and even become weapons when needed. Throughout the world’s museum exhibitions, you can find these Rapa Nui tools.
Volcanic Tools