First King Hotu Matua's Toromiro Back Scratcher
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Hotu Matua, of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Back Scratcher. Made from the wood of the now deforested toromiro tree.
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Hotu Matua is a central figure in the oral traditions of Easter Island (Rapa Nui). He is often described as the island's original settler and the first king of the Rapa Nui people.
According to the legends, Hotu Matua arrived on Easter Island with a group of followers on a large canoe called the Tu'u-Mau-Rahi. They brought with them various plants, animals, and tools that would shape the island's ecosystem and culture.
Hotu Matua is credited with establishing the island's social structure, dividing the land among his followers and assigning them specific tasks. He is also said to have played a role in the creation of the iconic moai statues, although the exact nature of his involvement is debated.