Heiau Ki'i (Tikis) just put up in Poipu, Kauai! - General Tiki

B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Tue, Jul 23, 2013 11:59 AM I think I mention the various true indigenous names (Ki'i, Ti'i, Moai) in the Book of Tiki, and I thought about using the correct term, but then I decided I didn't want to be too hoity toity here. But I think you're right: New carvings erected for traditional purposes should be called their true name, even here on Tiki Central. I have always maintained that the cultural ignorance of the past is humorous, but something not to be repeated in this day and age. Modern Tiki admiration comes from a love for the ironic, and appreciates the fakery of the American mid-century Tiki temples. It should never be mistaken with what it was inspired by. [ Edited by: bigbrotiki 2013-07-23 19:13 ]

I think I mention the various true indigenous names (Ki'i, Ti'i, Moai) in the Book of Tiki, and I thought about using the correct term, but then I decided I didn't want to be too hoity toity here.

But I think you're right: New carvings erected for traditional purposes should be called their true name, even here on Tiki Central.

I have always maintained that the cultural ignorance of the past is humorous, but something not to be repeated in this day and age. Modern Tiki admiration comes from a love for the ironic, and appreciates the fakery of the American mid-century Tiki temples. It should never be mistaken with what it was inspired by.

[ Edited by: bigbrotiki 2013-07-23 19:13 ]

Post #687031 by bigbrotiki on Tue, Jul 23, 2013 11:59 AM