Gods [AND GODDESSES] suitable for carving. (Can’t tell my Lono from my Ku) - General Tiki

C cheekytiki Member The Haole Hut, London, UK Joined: Mar 09, 2004 Posts: 1096	C cheekytiki Posted posted on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 1:14 AM I read somewhere recently that none of the carvings are meant to be physical representations but a personal one, hence all the different styles for one "type" of God. It described most of the styles above with as Kona style, with protruding tongue and chin, flared nostrils, chest pushed out and hands on thighs. This was very much carved as a warning to others as none of the Tiki where ever carved as idols to worship. I would say both the Tiki in your picture are representations of KU, just different.

I read somewhere recently that none of the carvings are meant to be physical representations but a personal one, hence all the different styles for one "type" of God. It described most of the styles above with as Kona style, with protruding tongue and chin, flared nostrils, chest pushed out and hands on thighs. This was very much carved as a warning to others as none of the Tiki where ever carved as idols to worship.
I would say both the Tiki in your picture are representations of KU, just different.

Post #526671 by cheekytiki on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 1:14 AM