Unusual Kahiki ashtray.. and more from J.J. Hite (2-26-07) - Collecting Tiki

K KuKuAhu Member Kahiki, Ohio Joined: Dec 23, 2002 Posts: 567	K KuKuAhu Posted posted on Mon, Feb 26, 2007 7:58 PM More from Mr. J.J. Hite: Two masks, both marked "Hitiki ® Sealock". Each is about 16" long and 9" wide. Plaster cast with a wood grained finish. Quite heavy, and in great shape. No idea where the Sealock name came from, as it does not appear on any other J.J. Hite item I have seen so far. A total shock to find masks by this maker. I do not recall ever having seen these at the Kahiki. Found in a junk shop amidst some vintage toys. I cannot identify the one masks influence, but obviously the other is a moai kavakava. Very cool to find a Rapa Nui inspired piece like this. If anyone knows what the unidentified mask is with regard to the polynesian origin that inspired it, I'd be very appreciative. Ahu

More from Mr. J.J. Hite:

Two masks, both marked "Hitiki ® Sealock". Each is about 16" long and 9" wide.

Plaster cast with a wood grained finish. Quite heavy, and in great shape. No idea where the Sealock name came from, as it does not appear on any other J.J. Hite item I have seen so far. A total shock to find masks by this maker. I do not recall ever having seen these at the Kahiki. Found in a junk shop amidst some vintage toys.

I cannot identify the one masks influence, but obviously the other is a moai kavakava. Very cool to find a Rapa Nui inspired piece like this. If anyone knows what the unidentified mask is with regard to the polynesian origin that inspired it, I'd be very appreciative.

Ahu

Post #288377 by KuKuAhu on Mon, Feb 26, 2007 7:58 PM