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Moai on the western face of rim of Rano Raraka
Moai on the western face of rim of Rano Raraka
Object Number 2004.29.24206
Display Title Moai on the western face of rim of Rano Raraka
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Easter Island / [verso] Easter Island - Oceania."; printed on photograph: ""Albatross" Eastern Pacific Ex. 1904-1905 / Agassiz Report. Plate 31. / H. B. B. Photos. / Heliotype Co., Boston."
Department Photographic
Date 1904-1905
Artist Alexander Agassiz Expedition
Artist Prof. Henry Bryant Bigelow
Culture
  • Rapa Nui
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Chile / Rapa Nui
Additional Geographic Terms Rano Raraka
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 13.6525 × 20.6375 cm (5 3/8 × 8 1/8 in.)

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