How Might the Use of Tufa in the Production of Moai

question 28

Multiple Choice

How might the use of tufa in the production of moai reflect their function as memorials to ancestral chiefs?

• A) It is more permanent than other materials.
• B) Its color is symbolic of royalty.
• C) It is believed to have spiritual powers.
• D) It can be carved with great detail.

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