Easter Island, Statue of Tukuturi, Discovered by Thor Heyerdahl

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Statue of Tukuturi, discovered by Thor Heyerdahl in 1955. The statue sits on the slope of Rano Raraku volcano, or the quarry, where most Moai originated and were carved. It represents the only one of its kind on the island; while the other Moai statues are standing figures, this one is a kneel

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Size: 4200px × 5133px
Location: Easter Island, Statue of Tukuturi, on the slopes of Rano Raraku volcano
Photo credit: © J Stromme / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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