Hand Carved Moko Lizard | Rapa Nui Cultural Artefact earring long-eared marsupial

long-eared marsupial

Materials: upcycled plastic

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A sweet tale for your naturalists

Hand Carved Moko Lizard | Rapa Nui Cultural Artefact earring long-eared marsupialThis hand carved moko (lizard) figure is created from purau wood by Uncle Johnny Tuki Huke, a respected Rapa Nui elder, master carver and cultural educator. Each piece he creates reflects deep knowledge of traditional carving practices and the continuation of cultural storytelling on Rapa Nui. In Rapa Nui culture, the moko (lizard) is a significant symbolic figure representing transformation, adaptation, and resilience. Often associated with