In a village on the island is a coral slab monument, personifying Tui Tokelau, a god once worshiped in the islands.
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Previously known as Bowditch (after its discoverer, Nathaniel Bowditch), this island was visited by the American ship Peacock which was part of the first American voyage of discovery – The United States Exploring Expedition (also known as "the Ex Ex" or "the Wilkes Expedition"), 1838–1842, United States Navy Lieutenant Charles Wilkes commanding.