Foundations The Moai of Rapa Nui Easter Island’s stone ancestors carry messages for the gods. Philippa Joseph | Published in History Today Volume 72 Issue 7 July 2022 Moai at Rano Raraku. Travelling Otter/Wiki Commons. The monumental anthropomorphic stone sculptures – moai – of Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, are probably the best-known Polynesian art form. To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Pacific Islands Related Articles Kings of the Pacific in an Age of Revolution Popular articles Aliens and the Enlightenment The Roman Catholic War on Wigs