Since the removal from Easter Island (Rapa Nui) in 1868 of the two moai now displayed at the British Museum, a total of twelve moai are known to have been taken from Easter Island and remain overseas. Some of the moai have been further transferred between museums and private collections, for reasons such as the moai's preservation, academic research and for public education.
Since the removal from Easter Island (Rapa Nui) in 1868 of the two moai now displayed at the British Museum, a total of twelve moai are known to have been taken from Easter Island and remain overseas. Some of the moai have been further transferred between museums and private collections, for reasons such as the moai's preservation, academic research and for public education.
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