In recent years, efforts have been made to preserve and restore the statues of Inga and Goro. In 2002, the French government, in collaboration with the New Caledonian government, launched a restoration project to conserve the statues and protect them from erosion.
The male statue, Goro, is positioned on the west side, while the female statue, Inga, stands on the east side. The statues are carved from a single piece of coral limestone and are remarkable for their intricate details, including their facial expressions, hair, and clothing. inga and goro
The statues were likely created by skilled artisans who used stone tools to carve the figures from coral limestone. The statues were then placed in a ceremonial area, where they were believed to have played a significant role in Kanak spiritual and cultural practices. In recent years, efforts have been made to