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 will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription 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.