Post #85578 by gonzo on Sat, Apr 10, 2004 2:38 AM

Interesting topic re copyrights of witco.

I had an identical conversation with a gal at the Easter Island Foundation regarding casting Moais. I was asking her for a good resource to base an accurate model on for casting replicas.She wouldnt help me. Says the Islanders are offended by the copying of Moai. Hmmmm this sure sounds familiar.

I ended up buying a book making a model then mold of a moai for the backyard I copied about 15 of em. Have the moais scattered all over a hillside in my backyard-- looks great. Two have pipes cast in them and natural gas lines for the moai tiki torches. Some have holes drilled and red LEDs for eyes.

I have never met an easter islander. If I ever do meet one and unwittingly invite the tribesman over for a party there is the distinct possibility he may go postal and tear the place up for offending the gods with the trivializing of the gods. Ahhh well I guess its the risk I take.

I think we all are copying from some original source somewheres. So lets try not to get our panties in a bunch over all this nonsense.

Notice that plenty of the respected Bosko stuff looks witco to me. Also the great Shag has Witcos in the prints occaisonally. Are these tiki greats exempt from the same wrath heaped on this newbie fellow.

Bottom line is I dont think this copying buisness is really hurting anyone.

Hope this helps