Hand Carved Moko Lizard | Rapa Nui Cultural Artefact biology Shane Thoms uncovers the modern

Shane Thoms uncovers the modern ruins scattered over this arid continent and reveals a series of beautifully broken abodes hiding in the crevices of the Great Southern Land

Hand blended in the Byron hinterland

By: Sara Ball

and each one makes a considered gift for a special occasion

Hand Carved Moko Lizard | Rapa Nui Cultural Artefact biology Shane Thoms uncovers the modernThis hand carved moko (lizard) figure is created from purau wood by Uncle Johnny Tuki Huke, a respected Rapa Nui elder, master carver and cultural educator. Each piece he creates reflects deep knowledge of traditional carving practices and the continuation of cultural storytelling on Rapa Nui. In Rapa Nui culture, the moko (lizard) is a significant symbolic figure representing transformation, adaptation, and resilience. Often associated with