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Survey of the village and carved rocks of Orongo, Easter Island, by the Mana Expedition

Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain & Ireland • 50 • Published In 1920 • Pages: 425-451

By: Routledge, Scoresby, Mrs., b. 1866.

Abstract

This article provides a detailed description of the remains of the village and carved rocks of Orongo, where Easter Islanders held their Bird Cult ceremony. Each structure is measured and described in detail. The text is supplemented by photographs and sketches.

HRAF PubDate

2016

Region

Oceania

Sub Region

Polynesia

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Robert Lee ; 1961

Field Date

1914-1915

Coverage Date

1600-1869

Coverage Place

Orongo, Easter Island, Valparaíso, Chile

Notes

By Mrs. Scoresby Routledge

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

unk82052056

LCSH

Easter Island