Moai Kavakava figure

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CS Capt'n Skully Member The Lost Lagoon Joined: May 28, 2005 Posts: 418	CS Capt'n Skully Posted posted on Mon, Aug 3, 2009 1:01 PM Ahoy All~ Loooong time since I've posted, but the chisels haven't been quite as dormant.. Here are some pics of a recently finalizing Kavakava figure. He stands approximately 8 inches tall, carved from Mahogany.. From wikipedia: These figures originate from Rapa Nui (Easter Island). The name Moai kavakava is formed from moai for the monumental monolithic human figures found on Easter Island and the word kavakava meaning ribs. Little is known about the cultural context of these figures although they are generally considered to be representations of ancestors. It is believed these figures were worn hanging around the neck of the men who took part in the ritual dances during public ceremonies.
T TheBigT Tiki Socialite Fabulous Houston Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1798	T TheBigT Posted posted on Mon, Aug 3, 2009 1:45 PM ooh, nice figure. In the first photo, it even looks authentically old... great job. Flawless!
C congatiki Member wisconsin northwoods Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 2541	C congatiki Posted posted on Mon, Aug 3, 2009 1:59 PM Great Kava Kava. Your homework paid-off in a wonderful piece, congratulations!
MN Mr. NoNaMe Member Joined: May 10, 2006 Posts: 1919	MN Mr. NoNaMe Posted posted on Mon, Aug 3, 2009 5:39 PM Argghhhh, Capt'n, fine workmanship Sir!
L laojia Tiki Socialite Metz Lorraine France Joined: Feb 04, 2009 Posts: 952	L laojia Posted posted on Mon, Aug 3, 2009 8:48 PM During summer where I taking my time, enjoying the sun, et cetera, the others working! Here I am doubled in beauty! :o :D :o The sun is so rare here that mine sleep a little ... Very nice carve Capt'n'Skully! I will try to do as well... J.
AA Aaron's Akua Member Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Joined: Jul 09, 2004 Posts: 1596	AA Aaron's Akua Posted posted on Mon, Aug 3, 2009 9:36 PM Skully, good to see and hear from you. The kavakava is one of the strangest, creepiest, and thus of course coolest tiki figures around. You've pulled him off to a "T"!
M MarkusK Member Berlin, Germany Joined: Jun 02, 2007 Posts: 98	M MarkusK Posted posted on Mon, Aug 3, 2009 11:24 PM Your carving is looking so incredibly authentic...wow! For me this a 10 out of 10.
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Tue, Aug 4, 2009 7:21 AM Most Excellent Kava-Kava guy Skully, How did you DO that? That piece takes Utmost skill and care as well as Daring to do it in the first place. You have been Practicing in your absence I can tell and this piece Shows it. Very Well done so far! How you going to finish him?
BK Basement Kahuna Tiki Socialite Jawja Province, Isle of North America Joined: Oct 14, 2002 Posts: 3618	BK Basement Kahuna Posted posted on Tue, Aug 4, 2009 12:36 PM Damn, Skully...you know-I've always wanted to carve one of those but you beat me to it! Very dead-on job. Nice work!
C Clarita Member BA Arg Joined: Sep 26, 2006 Posts: 1301	C Clarita Posted posted on Sat, Aug 8, 2009 1:28 PM Wow, amazing carving, perfect!
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on Sat, Aug 8, 2009 3:47 PM Man, you did such a great job on that kavakava figure. I want to try one of those too one day. I like how you did the ear plugs. Craig
S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Mon, Aug 10, 2009 6:06 AM Great work! Glad someone finally tackled this, and as a reproduction. Fanrasric!
B Bali_Dan Member Lake Conroe Texas Joined: Aug 17, 2007 Posts: 49	B Bali_Dan Posted posted on Mon, Aug 10, 2009 8:50 AM Holy Crap!! That is awesome.
H hottiki Tiki Socialite Pittsburgh Pa. Joined: Jul 10, 2008 Posts: 430	H hottiki Posted posted on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 9:52 PM [ Edited by: hottiki 2011-03-17 00:05 ]
BD big daddy Member houston Joined: Oct 02, 2008 Posts: 325	BD big daddy Posted posted on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 10:05 PM eye capt! it is a beautiful carve. will you be oiling up the old man or staining? can't wait to see what you decide to do. bd
S seeksurf Member Buckley, WA Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 2144	S seeksurf Posted posted on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 10:45 PM Hell ya! good job looks fantastic!

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