Gman vs Wild - Page 1; Kotiate Warrior 183; BoatMan 184; Gman Lizard Dance 190; Screamer 193 - Tiki Carving

T Toataiaha Member Otautahi , Te WahiPounamu Joined: May 26, 2008 Posts: 248	T Toataiaha Posted posted on Mon, Oct 13, 2008 7:23 AM On 2008-10-13 06:59, Benzart wrote: Easy now gentlemen the fact it that this carving is actually Very Nice and it has roots in NZ and is an Above average tourist piece, no matter what you call it. Teko, TekoTeko, Tiki, Warrior, NZ guy, Maori guy, whatever, To call it a teko and have someone get bent out of shape by that is pretty PETTY. If it offends so much why not just say you would "prefer you to call this a tekoteko as it may be disrespectful not to"? It is Not a big deal it is a wood carving. Gman would you have more photos? I Love the detail on this guy? Mangle you own language if you must . Leave the indigenous one of this country intact ok .

On 2008-10-13 06:59, Benzart wrote:
Easy now gentlemen the fact it that this carving is actually Very Nice and it has roots in NZ and is an Above average tourist piece, no matter what you call it. Teko, TekoTeko, Tiki, Warrior, NZ guy, Maori guy, whatever, To call it a teko and have someone get bent out of shape by that is pretty PETTY. If it offends so much why not just say you would "prefer you to call this a tekoteko as it may be disrespectful not to"? It is Not a big deal it is a wood carving.
Gman would you have more photos? I Love the detail on this guy?

Mangle you own language if you must . Leave the indigenous one of this country intact ok .

Post #413004 by Toataiaha on Mon, Oct 13, 2008 7:23 AM