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Western and southern rims of the crater of Rano Raraku
Western and southern rims of the crater of Rano Raraku
Object Number 2004.29.24164
Display Title Western and southern rims of the crater of Rano Raraku
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Easter Island / Polynesia / 1. The western rim of the crater of Rana Roroka / seen from the west on the way from La Perouse / Bay. / 2. The southern rim of the crater of Rana / Roroka seen from Tongariki / [verso] Note : Correct Spelling : Rano Raraku / July 21, 1998 JoAnn Van Tilburg"
Department Photographic
Date 1904-1905
Artist F. M. Chamberlain
Artist Alexander Agassiz Expedition
Culture
  • Rapa Nui
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Chile / Rapa Nui
Additional Geographic Terms western and southern rims of crater of Rano Raraku
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 20.6375 × 13.335 cm (8 1/8 × 5 1/4 in.)

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