Calling all Florida tiki artists new and accomplished - Tiki Carving

B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Thu, Jul 12, 2007 10:09 PM Dan, I think that is a fine idea. Here is my front yard Tiki, Big Daddy Olu, 9 feet tall, carved in situ from the remaining base of a dead pine tree (by a professional!): Regarding your stipulation "that the tiki be friendly, joyous and full of life" I must say though that these are not really the characteristics of a Tiki. They would rather be something like venerable, dignified, and full of mana (which is life). A large Tiki should (without being attributed to any specific denomination) instill a sense of awe and respect, respect for man, art and their joined history, something that is lacking in much of today's life. It would benefit the community in that way.

Dan, I think that is a fine idea. Here is my front yard Tiki, Big Daddy Olu, 9 feet tall, carved in situ from the remaining base of a dead pine tree (by a professional!):

Regarding your stipulation "that the tiki be friendly, joyous and full of life" I must say though that these are not really the characteristics of a Tiki. They would rather be something like venerable, dignified, and full of mana (which is life). A large Tiki should (without being attributed to any specific denomination) instill a sense of awe and respect, respect for man, art and their joined history, something that is lacking in much of today's life. It would benefit the community in that way.

Post #318345 by bigbrotiki on Thu, Jul 12, 2007 10:09 PM