Post #526703 by amybean on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 9:17 AM

On 2010-04-28 01:14, cheekytiki wrote:
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.

Thanks so much, Cheekytiki! What I find so interesting about tiki culture is the multi layering of anthropologies- people don't seem to be so concerned with original stories or figures. I think that Ku is so frequently represented because the hair/headdress is so rad! My client
wants a Lono and Kane, at least as far as their description goes, and luckily leaving me lots of room for artistic interpretation.

PS- love your whole design business!