Ahu Tongariki: Moai 14-548-009

Prone Moai 14-548-009 on the unrestored site of Ahu Tongariki. The ahu was destroyed by a tsunami in 1960. © 1984 EISP/JVT/Photo: D.C. Ochsner.

Drawing of prone Moai RR-548-009 showing incised ‘tattoo’ lines on the neck. © 1992 EISP/JVT/Drawing: C. Arèvalo Pakarati.

Detail of the broken right ear on Moai 14-548-009 at Ahu Tongariki © 1984 EISP/JVT/Photos: D. C. Ochsner.

Incised lines on the neck of prone Moai 14-548-009 at Ahu Tongariki © 1984 EISP/JVT/Photos: D. C. Ochsner.

Pages from Jo Anne Van Tilburg’s field book detailing attributes of the right ear (left) and incised ‘tattoo’ on prone Moai 14-548-009. © 1984 EISP/Notes: J. Van Tilburg.