The Pacific, 700–1980 ce
What kind of structure was built using dry stone wall construction techniques in Rapa Nui (Easter Island)?
How did materials used in Pacific art reflect social status, particularly in relation to Fijian 'Masi' (barkcloth)?
In Moai statues from Easter Island, what feature is most notably oversized compared to human proportions?
What Polynesian tattooing tradition involves tapping pigment into the skin?
What characteristic of tapa cloth contributes to the cultural significance of works like the Siapo from Samoa?
How does the method of construction enhance the spiritual significance of a Moai statue on Easter Island?
What is a common material used in the creation of Pacific Art sculptures?
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Which material was commonly used by Polynesian artists for creating small figurative sculptures?
In what way does the architectural layout of the Samoan fale tele (large house) embody the concept of fa'amatai (the chief system) in traditional Samoan culture?
What advancement allowed Oceanic peoples across Polynesia to construct multi-hulled canoes that improved long-distance sea voyaging?