Post #386901 by Toataiaha on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 7:56 PM

On 2008-06-13 12:54, blue.octopus wrote:
I'm very new here and haven't even finished reading Sven's books yet (though I at least do now have them all), but as a newcomer one of the problems is sorting out what does and doesn't define Tiki.
For myself I want to incorporate more original elements from the the East Indies area of Polynesia in to my decor and collection.

What I'd appreciate from this thread are any good reference books or sources for orginal art and culture to go away and look at. Any great books to inspire a new revival?

Hallo blue.octopus . I too am new to TC , and the whole 'tiki culture' thing is new and strange to me , even tho I live in Polynesia .
Here in New Zealand , we have the real deal , not the pop variety :)
Anyway , I must point out to you that you query regarding the 'East Indies area of Polynesia ' is a dead end.

Polynesia is in the central and southern Pacific Ocean . Tiki , in their various forms are indigenous to here

The East Indies are more towards the Indian Ocean , not in the Polynesian Triangle at all .
I hope this helps your search .