The moai on Rapa Nui (Fig. 28-17) have parallel lines on their ears, suggesting

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The parallel lines on the ears of the moai suggest that they were meant to depict ear ornaments, which were important symbols of status in Rapa Nui society. Religious worship and human sacrifice are possibilities, but there is no direct evidence to support these interpretations. Class structure is also a possible factor, but the ear ornaments likely served a more specific purpose in this regard.

The Moai on Rapa Nui (Fig