{"product_id":"rongorongo-tablet-replica-rapa-nui-script-carving","title":"Rongorongo Tablet Replica | Rapa Nui Script Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand carved replica of a Rongorongo script tablet is crafted from pupu wood by Rapa Nui artist Victor Jaramillo Pakomio, a skilled carver and cultural educator dedicated to preserving and sharing the island’s heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRongorongo is the unique and still undeciphered writing system of Rapa Nui, representing one of the world’s great linguistic and cultural mysteries. These tablets are understood to hold ancestral knowledge, history, and ceremonial meaning, making them highly significant cultural artefacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis replica features detailed carving on both sides, with different compositions front and back. One side includes an enlarged depiction of the Rongorongo glyphs, offering greater visibility of the intricate symbols and their rhythmic, flowing forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictor Jaramillo Pakomio trained under master artisans, including Pau Hereveri Teao, and brings deep technical skill and cultural knowledge to his work. As a cultural guide at Rapa Nui Archaeological Park, he shares the stories and traditions of the island with visitors from around the world. He also contributed to the Moai replica on display in the Australian Museum’s Wansolmoana Gallery, reflecting his involvement in significant cultural projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved from pupu wood, individually shaped and engraved by hand, delivering unique subtle wood grain variations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand carved Rongorongo script tablet replica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from pupu wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved on both sides with distinct designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnlarged glyph depiction on one side for detail visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated by Rapa Nui artist Victor Jaramillo Pakomio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresents ancient knowledge and undeciphered writing system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 x 13 x 3cm, 330g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Australian Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54000404758812,"sku":"PASIFIKA-22","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/3394\/6416\/files\/Rongonrongo-replica-carving-reverse.jpg?v=1774414908","url":"https:\/\/shop.australian.museum\/products\/rongorongo-tablet-replica-rapa-nui-script-carving","provider":"Australian Museum Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}