Pair of Moai sculptures - Chile (No reserve price)

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.

Estimate:£22.5

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