Basement Kahuna -New Maori Bone Pendant 3/04 - Tiki Carving

BK Basement Kahuna Tiki Socialite Jawja Province, Isle of North America Joined: Oct 14, 2002 Posts: 3618	BK Basement Kahuna Posted posted on Mon, Sep 25, 2006 8:35 AM You're right, Paipo! The reason for the "blowing" tapu relates to the "foodstuff contamination" tapu. It is the worst tapu to have food touch a carving, or to walk under hanging food. So no take-out anywhere near the carving bench! It is also tapu to smoke a pipe while observing carving (if you are the carver it is fine). It is tapu to add onto or resume another's uncompleted carving after their death. Women are also tapu in the work areas while carving is in progress. Unless you're Tikifille. Because she's better than half us guys :wink: .

You're right, Paipo! The reason for the "blowing" tapu relates to the "foodstuff contamination" tapu. It is the worst tapu to have food touch a carving, or to walk under hanging food. So no take-out anywhere near the carving bench! It is also tapu to smoke a pipe while observing carving (if you are the carver it is fine). It is tapu to add onto or resume another's uncompleted carving after their death. Women are also tapu in the work areas while carving is in progress. Unless you're Tikifille. Because she's better than half us guys :wink: .

Post #256695 by Basement Kahuna on Mon, Sep 25, 2006 8:35 AM