Polity Otu 'Itu

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Was a kingdom that controlled the eastern portion of Easter Island.

Establishment

  • January 1501: The eastern portion of the island belonged to the 'Otu 'Itu.

Chronology

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Disestablishment

  • January 1771: After the Spanish visit, from 1770 onwards, a period of statue toppling, huri mo'ai, commenced. This was an attempt by competing groups to destroy the socio-spiritual power, or mana, represented by statues, making sure to break them in the fall to ensure they were dead and without power. .