MAOI
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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“As people know, the Maoi are sacred structures that possess a religious value for the people of Rapa Nui,” Camilo Rapu, the president of the Ma’u Henua community that looks after the Maoi, told the newspaper.
From Fox News
The crash sparked a furor among islanders, who believe the 1,000 figures known as Maoi carry the spirits of prominent ancestors.
From Fox News
The mysterious Maoi, which stood on the remote Polynesian island for hundreds of years, were carved on orders from the ruling class in ancient Rapa Nui.
From Fox News
The maoi was stolen from the island in 1868 by the captain of a British frigate and given to Queen Victoria.
From The Guardian
For years, scientists have tested several possibilities, including dragging the maoi, rolling them on logs and swinging them forward a few steps at a time from a wooden hoist.
From Washington Post
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