Immerse yourself in the ancient culture of Rapa Nui with this artistic and cultural experience. Meet a local master carver at his home workshop and learn the traditional techniques once used by the island’s ancestors to sculpt their iconic figures.Guided by a Rapanui artist, you’ll go through every step of the wood-carving process, from selecting your material to shaping it with the kauteki, an ancestral tool. You’ll shape your own moai, refine the details, sand it, and apply a natural finish.Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn about the spiritual and cultural significance that moai hold for the Rapanui people. This hands-on class will connect you not only with local artistry but also with a living tradition that has endured for centuries.At the end of the session, you’ll take home your own hand-carved wooden moai, a meaningful and one-of-a-kind keepsake from the most mysterious island in the Pacific.

Arrival at the master carver’s workshop in Hanga Roa. Introduction to the activity and explanation of the history and symbolism of the moai.

Meeting point at the artist’s home

Choosing and cutting the wooden block used to create your moai. Learn about the characteristics of the wood and its cultural importance in Rapa Nui.

Material selection and wood preparation

Using the kauteki, an ancestral tool, to shape the basic figure of the moai. The artist will guide you step by step through this sculpting process.

Carving the main structure

Working on the facial features and contours using finer tools to add definition and personality to your sculpture.

Detailing and refinement

Smoothing the surface of your moai and applying a natural varnish to preserve the wood.

Sanding and finishing

Group photos with the finished sculptures and presentation of your personal, hand-carved wooden moai as a souvenir.

End of the experience

VH5M+QP Hanga Roa, Easter Island, Chile

Learn to carve a wooden moai with a local Rapanui artist and discover the island’s ancestral techniques in this unique cultural experience in Hanga Roa.

Carve Your Own Moai in Rapa Nui | Cultural Experience | Chiletur

Experience a unique cultural activity in Rapa Nui by carving your own wooden moai alongside a local artist. Discover the island’s ancestral carving techniques and create your own piece of art.

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$70.000 CLP

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