Post #563749 by Phillip Roberts on Fri, Nov 5, 2010 10:58 PM

Aloha,

First off Mahalo, Sven. I too would like to see that exhibit at the Bishop. They must have incredible things stored away. Perhaps we are one day closer today! :)

on 0-11-05 14:13, christiki295 wrote:[/i]

Is this Tiki on public land? If so, where?

Thank you for your question Chris. However, I am HONOR BOUND not reveal the location or the owners of Edward M. Brownlee's 1st commission for Canlis, aka the "Lono" carving.

As important as that carving is to the Tiki world, take solace in knowing it is being preserved for future generations and in good hands who know what it is. One of the conditions of being granted access to the owners fabulous and vast collection (and it took quite a while, once I'd tracked the artifact down...) is that they asked me not to, and that is enough for me.

I'm glad you enjoy my book.

Phillip

I trembled, while first touching the master carvers work.

Waikiki Tiki; Art, History, and Photographs.
Available now from Bess Press Hawaii.

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