{"product_id":"easter-island-moai-collection-set-of-5-hand-carved-rapa-nui-wood-figures-with-birdman","title":"Easter Island Moai Collection, Set of 5 Hand-Carved Rapa Nui Wood Figures with Birdman","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive faces from the loneliest, most mysterious island on earth, all gathered on one mossy bank and looking very pleased about it. This is a handsome collection of five Rapa Nui figures carved from heavy exotic hardwood, headed by a commanding 58 cm black Moai with the long brooding profile, carved ear spirals and the classic ancestral stare. Beside him stand two warm honeyed Moai busts and a pair of smaller orange brown ancestors, each with that wonderful hand polished glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe showpiece of the group is the rare Tangata Manu, the Birdman, a roughly 50 cm figure crouched under his great curved beak, the legendary winner of Easter Island's sacred egg race. Several of the figures carry Rongorongo style pictographs across the back, the undeciphered script that supposedly keeps the island's old legends safe. Honestly carved in the traditional manner with a beautiful aged patina and only minimal, gentle wear, this is a set with real presence and very few moving parts to worry about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling \u0026amp; Collectors Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTribal and Oceanic art loves a little contrast, so let these ancestors hold court against clean plaster, raw oak or a dark moody wall where their silhouettes can do the talking. Group all five as an arrival statement on a long console or stagger them on floating shelves by height for a proper expedition cabinet feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair the Moai with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/antique-chinese-wood-carving\"\u003eAntique Chinese Wood Carving with Gilded Motifs\u003c\/a\u003e for a cross cultural conversation in carved timber, or set them alongside the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/sympathetic-vintage-greyhound-cast-iron-sculpture\"\u003eCast Iron Bust of a Greyhound\u003c\/a\u003e to mix the primal with the patrician. For a calm, meditative corner, place them near the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/zen-gemstones-fountain-for-meditation-space\"\u003eZen Gemstone Fountain\u003c\/a\u003e, and ground the whole tableau on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/handmade-traditional-wool-rug-extra-long\"\u003eVibrant Extra-Long Transylvanian Handwoven Wool Rug\u003c\/a\u003e for warmth underfoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection of five Rapa Nui (Easter Island) figures, hand carved in exotic hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the rare Tangata Manu (Birdman) figure, approximately 50 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral figures decorated on the reverse with Rongorongo style pictographic motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigure 1 (black): approx. 58 x 17.5 x 12.5 cm, 4.1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigure 2 (light brown): approx. 44 x 20.5 x 11 cm, 3.1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigure 3 (Birdman): approx. 50 cm high, 25 cm wide with beak, 11 cm deep, 2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigure 4 (orange brown): approx. 26.5 x 11.5 x 8.5 cm, 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigure 5 (orange brown): approx. 28 x 9 x 7 cm, 0.9 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined weight approximately 12 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: very well preserved with a wonderful patina and only minimal signs of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, in the traditional ancestral style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 Free Insured International Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis item includes free insured worldwide shipping. It will be carefully packaged by our experienced team to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques De Cosmutia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53239392370954,"sku":"267","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/1548\/8010\/files\/IMG_4589AAA_TITELOO2_OK.jpg?v=1781966534","url":"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/easter-island-moai-collection-set-of-5-hand-carved-rapa-nui-wood-figures-with-birdman","provider":"Antiques De Cosmutia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}