Questions about Polynesian art/architecture/technology - help! - General Tiki

C christiki295 Member LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3837	C christiki295 Posted posted on Mon, Nov 1, 2010 3:42 PM On 2010-10-11 19:18, Robb Hamel wrote: 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 do not think that the Moai were meant to be clothed, unless for a unique ceremony. Also, a sash around the waist seems odd as the moai do not have legs. The Moai did sit upon an Ahu, however. The most important feature were the eyes, made from obsidian, which is were the mana was projected. Don't know about female moai.

On 2010-10-11 19:18, Robb Hamel wrote:
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 do not think that the Moai were meant to be clothed, unless for a unique ceremony. Also, a sash around the waist seems odd as the moai do not have legs. The Moai did sit upon an Ahu, however.

The most important feature were the eyes, made from obsidian, which is were the mana was projected. Don't know about female moai.

Post #562916 by christiki295 on Mon, Nov 1, 2010 3:42 PM