Post #136454 by Mogambo on Thu, Jan 20, 2005 4:04 AM

Hey. Here is a fine little social project we are working on. During our travels for the >DVD of TIKI< we became friends with a wonderful and warm hearted man in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. His name is Henry Tavioni.

Like is brother Mike Tavioni (who is mentioned in the book "Night of the Tiki"), he is an extremly gifted artist.

Henry wants to start a workshop with young kids on the island to teach them the old traditions and the craftmanship of carving tikis. In our times young kids often are interested in many other things than old "boring" traditions. So we have to start early to pass on the power and magic of the island heritage, Henry is the man. He will make it exciting.

Old Chisels for Young Kids in Rarotonga:

We are trying to collect a big bunch of old chisels that Henry can get in shape again so that he can teach the kids. Who of you guys has an old chisel laying around that he could spare? Please help to ensure that new tikis get born.

Please post or write me if you are interested. We will find an address in California to collect them and send them as one package to the Cook Islands.

Mucho Mahalo, Mogambo.