Post #77313 by johntiki on Sun, Feb 22, 2004 10:44 AM

Below are photos of my newest addition to the Pi-Yi Grotto - a genuine Tangaroa fresh from Rarotonga! My parents went on vacation to the South Pacific and since they were spending some time in the Cook Islands I had them look up Michael Tavioni whose work was featured in Douglas Nason's "Night of the Tiki" and they were successful! He's about 18" inches tall and weighs about 10 pounds - any tips on upkeep? I'm really concerned about the guy cracking considering the climate difference between there and cold ass Bel Air Maryland. Also, any suggestions on how to display it? I was contemplating just getting a small shelf for him alone and putting it up on the wall but I'd really like some other ideas...