Ao Easter Island Rapa Nui Symbols Necklace

Ao is the traditional wand of Rapa Nui, which was a symbol of leadership and was used in rituals by the chiefs. The main ritual associated with Ao was the battle dance. The upper part of Ao is a stylized human face, which used to be painted with white, black and red colors. The person depicted in Ao most likely simulated the warrior.