Palama's goin' back to the woodshed - Tiki Carving

AA Aaron's Akua Member Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Joined: Jul 09, 2004 Posts: 1596	AA Aaron's Akua Posted posted on Tue, Nov 29, 2005 12:24 PM Palama, That pic was the oldest authentic Kanaloa relic that I could find on-line. I think it's a cool idea to go as far back as you can for source material, then try to add some unique styling as the polynesian pop carvers did back in the tiki heyday. I need to get a copy of that "Hawaiian Sculpture" book that everyone has been mentioning lately. I'm sure there's lots of good source material there. I also saw a few variations on the Kanaloa theme in the small resin tikis that they sell in Hawaii gift shops. The main theme is the tall stylized headpiece. Just like with Lono there's lots of variations but all are recognizable as the deity that they are. Your second pic looks like something between Kanaloa and Ku to me, but I'm no expert! The third looks totally non Kanaloa-like. Have fun with this. It will be cool to see Kanaloa make his entrance into TC. Take your time and share the progress. Now, if you'll excuse me I've got to go make some toast. A-A

Palama,

That pic was the oldest authentic Kanaloa relic that I could find on-line. I think it's a cool idea to go as far back as you can for source material, then try to add some unique styling as the polynesian pop carvers did back in the tiki heyday. I need to get a copy of that "Hawaiian Sculpture" book that everyone has been mentioning lately. I'm sure there's lots of good source material there.

I also saw a few variations on the Kanaloa theme in the small resin tikis that they sell in Hawaii gift shops. The main theme is the tall stylized headpiece. Just like with Lono there's lots of variations but all are recognizable as the deity that they are.

Your second pic looks like something between Kanaloa and Ku to me, but I'm no expert!

The third looks totally non Kanaloa-like.

Have fun with this. It will be cool to see Kanaloa make his entrance into TC. Take your time and share the progress. Now, if you'll excuse me I've got to go make some toast.

A-A

Post #200599 by Aaron's Akua on Tue, Nov 29, 2005 12:24 PM