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RH Robb Hamel Member Ohio Joined: Mar 07, 2008 Posts: 1013	RH Robb Hamel Posted posted on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 7:18 PM Here are some observations/questions: Many moai had rope sashes around their waists, but I've noticed the clearly carved line around the base of moai's necks and think it is the neck of a TUNIC that the sash around the waist secures. I believe the moai are meant to be clothed. Is that the consensus? I've read that 2 or 3 moais are female but have never seen a pic of one that looks distinctly feminine. How're these different? I've seen pics of miniature moai hand-carved by Rapa Nui artists that are made of the same volcanic tuff as the real ones, both the yellow figure and red topnot. Are these available somewhere? I never see the curled-nostril detail of moai included in artwork. It does look kinda dorky: http://www.robbhamel.com Off the ropes and ready to fight. [ Edited by: Robb Hamel 2010-10-11 20:03 ]

Here are some observations/questions:

Many moai had rope sashes around their waists, but I've noticed the clearly carved line around the base of moai's necks and think it is the neck of a TUNIC that the sash around the waist secures. I believe the moai are meant to be clothed. Is that the consensus?

I've read that 2 or 3 moais are female but have never seen a pic of one that looks distinctly feminine. How're these different?

I've seen pics of miniature moai hand-carved by Rapa Nui artists that are made of the same volcanic tuff as the real ones, both the yellow figure and red topnot. Are these available somewhere?

I never see the curled-nostril detail of moai included in artwork. It does look kinda dorky:

http://www.robbhamel.com

Off the ropes and ready to fight.

[ Edited by: Robb Hamel 2010-10-11 20:03 ]

Post #559161 by Robb Hamel on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 7:18 PM