ENTER THE HOUSE OF MOKO-MIRO

Wood was scarce on Easter Island during the 18th and 19th centuries, but a number of highly detailed and distinctive carvings have found their way to the world's museums. Particular forms include: Rei Miro, a gorget or breast ornament of crescent shape with a head at one or both tips. The same design appears on the flag of Rapa Nui. Two Rei Miru at the British Museum are inscribed with Rongorongo. Moko-Miro, a man with a lizard head. Moai-Miro, human images often emaciated and sometimes ...



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