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The Marton Moai

Ko Tutira Kei Ahunehenehe

George Nuku
2008

Description

Painted stone Moai sculpture, carved by contemporary Maori artist George Nuku. It shows moai Tutira and serves as a symbol of Cook's connections with Easter Island. It was unveiled on 28 March 2008 alongside the opening of the exhibition The Pacific Style of George Nuku.

Sculptor

George Nuku, contemporary Maori artist from New Zealand (Website).

Sources & Information

Moai Culture, Captain Cook Birthplace Museum: Exhibition opening and book launch.
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, The Marton Moai leaflet (PDF on-line).

Locatie (N 54°32'17" - W 1°12'10") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbyh177; Photograph: 30 July 2019
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt

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