hand carved 12-foot tiki ku - monkey pod wood

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T TikiMaster Member Kailua, HAWAII (Oahu) Joined: Apr 28, 2003 Posts: 44	T TikiMaster Posted posted on Fri, May 20, 2005 8:05 PM Aloha everyone, I just wanted to share with you the largest tiki we've carved so far. It's about 12 feet high and weighs close to a tone. This Tiki was carved from a 100 year old tree that was located at the Waikiki zoo. Click here http://www.tikimaster.com/category/002.5.2/ for more pictures of the making...and moving it :) Aloha, ~Tikimaster
J johntiki Member MD Joined: Mar 31, 2002 Posts: 1528	J johntiki Posted posted on Fri, May 20, 2005 8:50 PM Wow that is an amazing tiki! I'm glad you were able to salvage a proud old tree and turn it into a wicked new Ku! I want one!
C congatiki Member wisconsin northwoods Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 2541	C congatiki Posted posted on Fri, May 20, 2005 9:30 PM what would shipping be on something like that....like Ben's old stuff...big and awesome!
SG Sam Gambino Member www.samgambino.com Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 2199	SG Sam Gambino Posted posted on Fri, May 20, 2005 10:04 PM Lovely work. Thanks for posting it. We get off on this stuff - like Benzart's Tropicana tikis... http://www.samgambino.com
T Thanatos Tiki Socialite Tampa Bay Joined: Jun 13, 2004 Posts: 319	T Thanatos Posted posted on Sat, May 21, 2005 12:23 PM All I can say is ,,,,, nothing. I am lost for words....
T TikiMaster Member Kailua, HAWAII (Oahu) Joined: Apr 28, 2003 Posts: 44	T TikiMaster Posted posted on Sat, May 21, 2005 12:34 PM Aloha Congatiki, This Tiki was sold and is being shipped to Maui from Oahu...shipping is only $120 inter-island. The only way to ship it to the mainland would be via a 20-foot container which cost about $5400 to the West coast. It would only make sense, if we're able to ship 10 Tiki-like at a time and offset the shipping cost. I will post more pics once it is set up at our customer's ranch. Mahalo Nui Loa (thank you very much) for your feedback. ~Tikimaster
S surfintiki Member S. Chatham, MA Joined: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 1576	S surfintiki Posted posted on Sat, May 21, 2005 1:02 PM Looks like you captured King Kong!
M Monkeyman Tiki Socialite Vista, CA Joined: Mar 04, 2003 Posts: 2386	M Monkeyman Posted posted on Sat, May 21, 2005 1:14 PM BIG
T TikiMaster Member Kailua, HAWAII (Oahu) Joined: Apr 28, 2003 Posts: 44	T TikiMaster Posted posted on Sat, May 21, 2005 1:19 PM We just got our hand on a 18-foot log, this is our next project...We might just do another Ku or carve Kanaloa. The only problem we foresee is that our forklift won't handle the weight :( Aloha, ~Tikimaster
K Kono Member Orlando Joined: Oct 08, 2003 Posts: 1266	K Kono Posted posted on Sat, May 21, 2005 8:25 PM Good lord that is awesome! It would make my life complete to have a back yard with a monster sized traditional carving like that one. Does anyone know who carved the big tikis outside of the Polynesian Culture Center on Oahu??
T TikiMaster Member Kailua, HAWAII (Oahu) Joined: Apr 28, 2003 Posts: 44	T TikiMaster Posted posted on Sat, May 21, 2005 8:42 PM Well, technically the Tikis outside PCC are not carved...they are made of fiber glass. His name is Tui'oni, a great master carver. Actually, the process of producing fiber glass Tiki is way more costly than wood but at least they will last for ever. Aloha, ~Tikimaster
T TikiMaster Member Kailua, HAWAII (Oahu) Joined: Apr 28, 2003 Posts: 44	T TikiMaster Posted posted on Sat, May 21, 2005 8:52 PM Here is a pic of some of the Tiki outside PCC: ~Tikimaster
R Raffertiki Member L.I. Joined: Oct 31, 2003 Posts: 1527	R Raffertiki Posted posted on Sun, May 22, 2005 2:20 PM It's about 12 feet high and weighs close to a tone. I'd need a bigger handtruck. Nice work.
S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Sun, May 22, 2005 4:31 PM It's big, but no detail. Why not the full headress?
T TikiMaster Member Kailua, HAWAII (Oahu) Joined: Apr 28, 2003 Posts: 44	T TikiMaster Posted posted on Sun, May 22, 2005 4:54 PM It depends on the Tiki, Tiki Ku is pretty much like this (Tiki on the right): What other details did you have in mind? Here is a closer look at the head dress: Aloha, ~Tikimaster
S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Sun, May 22, 2005 6:22 PM This is what I think of when I think of Ku:
T TikiMaster Member Kailua, HAWAII (Oahu) Joined: Apr 28, 2003 Posts: 44	T TikiMaster Posted posted on Sun, May 22, 2005 8:13 PM Hi Swanky, This is not Ku, this one in particular is KUKA'ILIMOKU, personal God of King Kamehameha The Great. Kamehameha gave this god credit for his success in uniting the islands of Hawai'i into one Kingdom. ORIGINAL: Bishop Museum, Hawaii PROVENANCE: Kona Aloha, ~Tikimaster
F FLOUNDERart Tiki Socialite Orlando Florida Joined: Sep 02, 2003 Posts: 1140	F FLOUNDERart Posted posted on Mon, May 23, 2005 7:05 AM Amazing!!! Top quality stuff.
T tikitammy Member Little Rock, AR Joined: Jun 21, 2004 Posts: 140	T tikitammy Posted posted on Mon, May 23, 2005 5:09 PM I cannot fathom carving something this huge. I love the comparison pictures with you in them. It just gives it so much perspective. He looks like he could very easily gobble you up. BRAVO! You truly are the master.
F freddiefreelance Member San Diego, Ca. Joined: Feb 15, 2003 Posts: 3006	F freddiefreelance Posted posted on Tue, May 24, 2005 10:11 AM On 2005-05-21 12:34, TikiMaster wrote: Aloha Congatiki, The only way to ship it to the mainland would be via a 20-foot container which cost about $5400 to the West coast. Or you could strap a couple outboards to his feet & drive him here!
T TikiMaster Member Kailua, HAWAII (Oahu) Joined: Apr 28, 2003 Posts: 44	T TikiMaster Posted posted on Tue, May 24, 2005 3:41 PM Aloha Congatiki, Little update on shipping a 10-12 foot Tiki to the West Coast. It cost about $600 to your door step plus an additional $300 for making the custom crate. I'm shipping one to San Diego so I know exactly what it takes :) Mahalo, ~Tikimaster
C congatiki Member wisconsin northwoods Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 2541	C congatiki Posted posted on Tue, May 24, 2005 4:00 PM Tikimaster it is a great tiki and thanks for the homework on shipping...I was just being a smartass....but all in all it sounds fairly reasonable.
T TikiMaster Member Kailua, HAWAII (Oahu) Joined: Apr 28, 2003 Posts: 44	T TikiMaster Posted posted on Wed, Jun 1, 2005 8:30 PM Aloha Kakou (Hello everyone), Here is another Tiki Ku, this one measures 8 feet made of solid Monkey Pod (Hawaiian Wood). His new home will be in San Diego: We now have a 18 foot log that will be cut in half for two 9-footers Tiki. It was very tempting to carve a 18 foot Tiki, but that will be for later :) Aloha, ~Tikimaster
T TikiMaster Member Kailua, HAWAII (Oahu) Joined: Apr 28, 2003 Posts: 44	T TikiMaster Posted posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 5:20 PM Aloha from the islands, Just wanted to share our latest Tiki creation, about 9 foot, monkey pod wood (lightly stained! Mahalo Nui Loa from the Tiki community for your support. Tikimaster http://www.carvingemporium.com
A AlohaStation Tiki Socialite So FL Joined: Sep 27, 2004 Posts: 2434	A AlohaStation Posted posted on Fri, May 29, 2009 6:37 AM Wow!! Sweet carves. I'd love to see more stuff from you.
T TikiMaster Member Kailua, HAWAII (Oahu) Joined: Apr 28, 2003 Posts: 44	T TikiMaster Posted posted on Wed, Jun 10, 2009 5:32 PM Aloha, Just wanted to share our latest 9 foot Tiki Ku which will be standing right in front of Cheese Burger In Paradise in Waikiki (intersection of Ala Moana and Kalakaua). More pictures will be posted once the Tiki has been set on its rock base! Mahalo Nui Loa, Tikimaster
B benella Member Meudon, France Joined: Sep 27, 2006 Posts: 1423	B benella Posted posted on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 1:05 AM WOW crazy stuff. What kind of wood is that ? Benjamin.
P pwest71 Member Pittsburgh, PA Joined: May 04, 2007 Posts: 90	P pwest71 Posted posted on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 5:23 AM Tikimaster, I've been admiring your work through your site for a few years now. A question. Do you know who carved the Ki'i at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau? So many large ones, beautifully done. Your work looks on par with those. Paul
B BUFFBAD Member Boca Raton, FLA Joined: Aug 11, 2007 Posts: 54	B BUFFBAD Posted posted on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 4:41 PM Totally awesome. You must have access to a fork-lift or crane. Love to upscale stuff. BUFFBAD
T TikiMaster Member Kailua, HAWAII (Oahu) Joined: Apr 28, 2003 Posts: 44	T TikiMaster Posted posted on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 4:53 PM Aloha, Thank you for the positive feedback! The wood used is monkey pod which has a nice natural golden tone. Oh, yes forklift is a must! :) And we use crane for large canoes: A Hui Hou, Tikimaster
S seeksurf Member Buckley, WA Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 2144	S seeksurf Posted posted on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 9:28 PM Sick cravings and the monster is outstanding. So glad to have you in TC. I have been looking at your tikis for some time and they have been very influential in my own carvings.

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