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Collectibles
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Cultures, Ethnicities
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Pacific Islands
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AUD 22.50 |
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AUD 36.00 |
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| Start Time: |
7/5/2008 |
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7/12/2008 |
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Sydney, NSW |
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RAPA NUI PETROGLYPH CASTING a.imagelink {color:#343333;} a:hover.imagelink {color:#343333;} a:visited.imagelink {color:#000006;} a.imagelink img.auctionimage { border: 2px solid #343333; } a:visited.imagelink img.auctionimage { border: 2px solid #000006; } EASTER ISLAND TANGATA MANU Archaic Bird Man PetroglyphBlack stone cast rock section, 125 x 140 mm (5 x 5.5 inch) with back label descriptionCasting of an Easter Island Tangata Manu petroglyph, which was originally carved on lava stone by the natives of Easter Island. It depicts twin Bird Men facing each other and grasping the solar disc.The Bird Men represent the regenerative manna (life energy) of the Celestial Bird, which the islanders associate with their creator god Make-Make and see as representative of the forces of nature.In the last days before the the slave traders, the island was so decimated of wood and resources the inhabitants intensified their religious fervor into the ancient Bird Man cult of Tangata Manu. High on the volcano crater of Rano Kau a time-honored and grueling competition was conducted each year, where representatives from each clan gathered to determine leadership by swimming to a nearby island and be first to locate the egg of the nesting Sooty Tern. Ceremonially invested with the title of Tangata Manu, the winner became a spiritual figure living in seclusion for a year as Make-Make's representative, while his clan leader became chief.The proliferation of Bird Man images found around the ancient volcano are ritual carvings made by each successive Tangata Manu initiate in an effort to summon the manna of the celestial bird to the island.********************postage(Australian currency)$6 Australia New ZealandAIRMAIL$13 Asia Pacific Japan$15 USA Canada $17.50 Europe, Britain, Africa, South America and most other locations I accept the safe and guaranteed PAYPAL payment option, ordinary CREDIT & DEBIT CARD or on-line BANK DEPOSIT through the secure PayPal gateway, whichever is most convenient. Until new eBay changes come into effect also accept POSTAL PAYMENT. All transactions need to be completed within a reasonable period of time to avoid "seller stress." Please email if you have any queries.To ensure the item arrives fully intact it is well packed into a firm parcel. Allowing for weekends, parcels are dispatched soon after payment confirmation. More expensive registered post is also available on request. Combined postage where appropriate.If you encounter any problems I am happy to communicate and accept return, replacement or full refund within 30 days of purchase. Please communicate if you are unhappy with item or service, there are no problems, only solutions. any questions or suggestions email: pwhite@pnc.com.au pablitoxxx Store
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