This book tells the story of Hoa Hakananai’a: an imposing, intriguing figure of superb workmanship, it was the focal point of initiation rites, and is layered with late relief carvings that relate it to exotic birdman rites.
This concise book tells the story of Hoa Hakananai''a, a large stone statue from Easter Island, which became part of the collections of the British Museum in 1869. It examines Hoa Hakananai''a''s significance within the ceremonial village of Orongo on Easter Island and tells the history of how and when the statue was brought to England aborad HMS Topaze . The production of sacred moai stone icons on the island, their aesthetic and social context, is followed by a description of Hoa Hakananai''a and especially the carvings on her back, linked to birdman symbolism.
Get Hoa Hakananai'a by at the best price and quality guranteed only at Werezi Africa largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by British Museum Press and it has pages. Enjoy Shopping Best Offers & Deals on books Online from Werezi - Receive at your doorstep - Fast Delivery - Secure mode of Payment
