Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Visual Works (hierarchy name)
5. visual works (works)
6. [visual works by material or technique]
7. sculpture (visual works)
8. [sculpture by location or context]
9. dendroglyphs

Anotations

Scope note:

Describes the culture and style of the inhabitants of Oronga, a region of Easter Island. Orongo artwork is well known for its rock art carving, which contain an almost three-dimensional quality. There are numerous carvings of birdmen, commemorating the annual ceremony dedicated to selecting an island king.