Mape by junge1
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Description
These Mape, or Polynesian Chestnut Trees, are standing at the site of the Ahu-O-Mahine Marae at the base of Mt. Tohiea (1207m) in the Opunohu Valley, Moorea.
The trunk and root complex of these trees grow in fanning wings which are often covered with green moss.
Historically the natives would use the wings of the trunk as drums, by hitting it with a rock. The sound produced has a sharp, cracking quality of great volume causing echoes that could be heard over a great distance.
This picture was taken on 14 August 2009.
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Comments (39)
Cosme..D..Churruca
very fine pic.
Richardphotos
the base looks a little like cypress.beautiful landscape
anitalee Online Now!
Excellent
moochagoo
Interesting view of that polynesian garden
kgb224
Wo0nderful capture my friend.
danapommet
I've seen these in movies and enjoyed the still photo to zoom in and study. The drum info is also very interesting. Great capture. Dana
dbrv6
Who knew! great info and shot. Gives a whole new meaning to stop throwing rocks people are trying to sleep.
amanda_a42
Lovely capture!
flora-crassella
a wonderful forest! Very beautiful photo!!!!