Sale 207 Lot 105

EASTER ISLAND MOAI KAVAKAVA WOODEN FIGURE. Moai Kavakava, a distinctive wooden figure originating from Rapa Nui (Easter Island). Moai Kavakava figures are typically small, slender, and depict emaciated male figures with prominent ribs and a skeletal appearance, often carved from Toromiro wood. The name "kavakava" specifically refers to the ribs. These figures are believed to represent ancestors or spirits of the dead and were historically worn during important ceremonies and dances on Easter Island. They were also kept within homes, possibly as protective talismans. - height: 10 inches.
Estimate $80-120