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The moai were often commissioned by chiefs of various clans throughout the island, as they hoped the larger and more intricate the moai were, the greater their prestige would be. It all revolved around the concept of mana, which is central to the Polynesian worldview. Mana is understood to be a supernatural, spiritual force that denotes authority and influence. Naturally, as one impressive moai was completed, adding to the prestige of a particular chief, a rival chief would have his followers fashion a larger, more impressive one for himself.
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