Moai Kavakava c. 18th century

"Moai Kavakava" is a wooden sculpture of a standing male figure, likely from the 18th century. The piece is carved from a single piece of wood and features a stylized human figure with a distinctive, oversized head and a simplified body. The sculpture is believed to have been a ceremonial object, possibly representing a deity or ancestral figure. This piece is part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection, and it is a valuable example of Oceanic art.