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Post #102294 by Alnshely on Sat, Jul 17, 2004 10:32 AM

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Aloha,
Easter Island is technically part of Polynesia.

Here is an interesting article about some Moai statues that were recently carved for the Polynesian Cultural Center.
http://www.polynesia.com/islands/rapanui.html#
In Polynesian Pop an acurate representation of Polynesian Culture was not important. The mood and feel of the far off and exotic was more important. You will find a mix Micronesian, Polynesian and Melanesian art in many an old Tiki Bar. As to how many styles there are, I don't really know. Along with maori, Marquesan, Cook Islands, Hawaiian and Easter Island styles, you must add Californian, Floridan and Cartoon styles as well. I like a mix best.

Mahalo,
Al

[ Edited by: Alnshely on 2004-07-17 10:33 ]