What defines

SC Sailor Curt Member Seattle, WA Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 50	SC Sailor Curt Posted posted on Wed, Jun 11, 2008 2:16 PM On 2008-06-11 14:07, bigbrotiki wrote: Nononono! I am saying is show me the stylistic elements that are Polynesian or Oceanic in the shapes, Tatoo patterns and colors in those renderings that would make them Tiki --- and not just faces with teeth and goofy expressions. And that without any of these elements present, there is no cause to call these figures TIKI, because TIKI is a term used in a specific, complex cultural context. So you are saying that in order for a tiki to remain within that specific cultural context, it would have to remain as an historically-correct tiki? Example: A moai with a cigar equal bad? A moai witout a cigar is O.K.? And please note that I'm not trying to be snarky here, just trying to understand. Curt

On 2008-06-11 14:07, bigbrotiki wrote:
Nononono! I am saying is show me the stylistic elements that are Polynesian or Oceanic in the shapes, Tatoo patterns and colors in those renderings that would make them Tiki --- and not just faces with teeth and goofy expressions. And that without any of these elements present, there is no cause to call these figures TIKI, because TIKI is a term used in a specific, complex cultural context.

So you are saying that in order for a tiki to remain within that specific cultural context, it would have to remain as an historically-correct tiki?

Example: A moai with a cigar equal bad? A moai witout a cigar is O.K.?

And please note that I'm not trying to be snarky here, just trying to understand.

Curt

Post #386399 by Sailor Curt on Wed, Jun 11, 2008 2:16 PM