Moai statue at Anakena, on Easter Island, Pacific Ocean

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One of the Moai statues that are situated around Easter Island. Believed to be figures of deceased chiefs or gods. Moai are often named after dead heroes and are believed to have transmitted power to the living family chief.

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Size: 4126px × 2848px
Location: Anakena Beach, Easter Island, Chile, Pacific Ocean, Polynesia
Photo credit: © Rob Welch / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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