After death, important leaders of these people were deified and depictions of them were sculpted out of volcanic rock and placed facing the sea on stone platforms called ahu.
Many details about the religion of these people were compiled by Sebastian Englert, a German Capuchin missionary who was dubbed their "uncrowned king" during his 30 years stay among them. An artifact with apparent religious significance to them is known as the "Stolen Friend." These people left the mythical island of Hiva after Hotu Matu'a sent seven explorers to discover a more fertile home. Leaders of these people could gain prestige by picking representatives who would swim to an island, climb a cliff, and retrieve the first egg of the sooty tern. That ritual was part of a cult religion which was named for tangata manu, or the "birdman." According to one theory, their undeciphered script is a pictographic representation of their creation by the god Makemake  (mah-kay-mah-kay) . After death, important leaders of these people were deified and depictions of them were sculpted out of volcanic rock and placed facing the sea on stone platforms called ahu. For 10 points, name these people who sculpted massive stone heads called Moai.
Many details about the religion of these people were compiled by Sebastian Englert, a German Capuchin missionary who was dubbed their "uncrowned king" during his 30 years stay among them.
Easter Islander s [or  Rapa nui ]