Post #559707 by Sabu The Coconut Boy on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 10:33 PM

I recently acquired this snapshot with no identifying marks of any kind. Anyone have any ideas where it might be from? The fact that the Moai is carved from a palm stump and there's an agave plant in the background would indicate a warm climate. I'm guessing California, Florida or Hawaii. Although the fact that the woman is not dressed in aloha garb makes me think it might not be Hawaii.

The moai looks freshly carved and he is painted in earthy tones instead of the garish "clown" painting that came later in the 70s & 80s. Anyone remember a location with similarly painted tikis? There's a palapa hut above the bench, leading me to believe this was a themed location like Tiki Gardens and not a restaurant.

How about the species of the palm and the agave plant? Would that help pin it down any?

Ok, Tiki-brethren. I'm relying on you to help me place this tiki.

[ Edited by: Sabu The Coconut Boy 2010-10-13 22:33 ]