Post #412259 by Bongo Bungalow on Wed, Oct 8, 2008 3:02 AM

Out here in the sticks our libraries have big public show cases where sometimes collections are displayed. I know there are seriously researched oceanic art exhibits, but these are just guys like you and me putting what they own out there for others to see.

I'm not sure I like the idea of having my collections on display... at least not while I'm alive. I kinda count on no one around here realizing there's this crazy guy buying up all the antique tiki stuff that hits the peddler's shelves. A $5 odd looking mug becomes a $30 collector's item. You know what I mean?

Guess I'm still in the selfish acquisition mode.

Educating ourselves and then others on this history is admirable work. The books by Sven and others may be the most lasting way to accomplish this good work.