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Ulithi Atoll Figure
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Big Kahuna
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04/22/2012
I have the opportunity to purchase this carved figure from Ulithi that came from the estate of a WWII serviceman. It's only 5"-6" tall & the asking price is $75.00. I'm not sure if it was carved by a native or a serviceman. Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated. [ Edited by: Big Kahuna 2012-04-22 12:22 ] |
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Phillip Roberts
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04/22/2012
Aloha, Hmmm. Well the quality seems very good and probably native carved. These squatting figures are mostly used as guardians of the dead in canoe burials... However your figure from Ulithi can also be associated with fertility. (Note swollen breasts and Belly.) Get a copy of Arts and Crafts of Micronesia by Barbara Wavell |
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Toddy
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04/24/2012
Hello. I was stationed at Ulithi, Pontangeras Island, in 1946-47. I have two of the figures and I know for sure that mine were made by the natives there. They have held up well over the years, but the black coloring in one eye had rubbed off a bit. I touched it up with a felt tip marker and it's fine now. I'd say that the figure in your photo was definitely carved by a native. They were really great people and I shall never for get them. |
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hottiki
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04/24/2012
That's a photo I would like to see...Toddy and the two carvings....65 years after getting them in person....and to Mr. Toddy...Thank You For Your Service !! |
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naugatiki
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04/24/2012
I wish I could contribute to this historically but years ago I found a bunch of similar tourist carvings like this and have been trying to match the style to the location, thanks for pinpointing them. |
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Big Kahuna
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04/25/2012
OK, obviously, I need to negotiate a deal for this little gal. [ Edited by: Big Kahuna 2012-05-10 19:25 ] |
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Big Kahuna
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05/10/2012
Here she is, in her new home.: Edited for gender correction! [ Edited by: Big Kahuna 2012-05-10 19:27 ] |
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hottiki
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05/11/2012
She looks of rich wood and nice color ...and looks like she is sitting in the perfect spot ...and you only had to trade some small wrinkled green pieces of paper for it !!!! |
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Big Kahuna
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05/11/2012
Yeah, Tom, apparently "he"s a she. I thought it appropriate that she reside on my WWII tribute shelf. Looks right at home, doesn't she? |
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SandraDee
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05/12/2012
Rick this is the ugliest statue I have ever seen :) I am glad its in your collection and not mine - lol I never would of bought it in a million years had I seen it in some antique store or thrift...you should make it the mascot of your bar :wink: |
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Big Kahuna
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05/12/2012
I'm sorry you feel that way, cuz I named her Liz! :D |
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SandraDee
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05/12/2012
hahaha love you too jerkface! |
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naugatiki
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05/12/2012
It is certainly primitive I’d like to see the original version of the tiki. I suppose I have the “Coco Joes” versions of this that are a little more stylized and less “Lizlike”, hee.
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SandraDee
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05/13/2012
that settles it..I will make this image my next tattoo! |
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hottiki
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05/13/2012
***** !!! WARNING !!! ***** To B.K. and S.D. These Guys Will Grow On You...Use Caution !!! They are rumored to run in pairs, the male and female... but a little harder to find that are a matching set. Still harder to find is the Big Dog...The 18 Incher...A wide berth and alot of respect when near this fellow. All hail Naugatiki, he wins this round ! |
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hang10tiki
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02/16/2016
Found a set today |
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hang10tiki
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02/16/2016
From BigBroTiki (thanks for the info) http://www.friendsoftobi.org/tobithings/monkeymen/wavellsacredsouvenir2002.pdf |
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MadDogMike
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02/16/2016
Looks like ironwood Jon |
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hang10tiki
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02/16/2016
Mike- you are starting to sound like Grog |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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02/17/2016
Superb find Jon, congrats |
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danlovestikis
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02/19/2016
We are so happy to finally know where this guy came from. Tiki Central is the best place ever for information. Wendy |
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hang10tiki
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09/18/2016
Found another one in Florida |
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hang10tiki
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02/05/2017
Score Two 2.5 inch The two larger ones marked "KOROR" on the bottoms Happy hunting |
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hang10tiki
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02/15/2017
Found another one |
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hiltiki
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02/16/2017
Seriously Jon, I need one of these. |
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hang10tiki
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07/28/2018
2 more Here’s my family of 10 Worst sound ever, slurp of an empty tiki mug through my straw!!! [ Edited by: hang10tiki 2018-07-28 21:11 ] |
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hang10tiki
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07/30/2018
Thanks Wendy |
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ukutiki
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08/02/2018
Hi, Here are a couple of Ulithis from my collection. ukutiki |
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hang10tiki
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08/04/2018
Uku- nice pair 3 more lil dudes |
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hang10tiki
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03/27/2019
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hang10tiki
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05/17/2019
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hang10tiki
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07/13/2019
Found another one |
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hang10tiki
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10/10/2019
This guy joined the family today 9 inch |
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hang10tiki
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11/06/2019
Pulled of Oahu Worst sound ever, slurp of an empty tiki mug through my straw!!! [ Edited by: hang10tiki 2019-11-06 13:23 ] |
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hang10tiki
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11/08/2019
Rains it pours Another 9 inch |
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hang10tiki
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12/18/2019
Whaaaaaaat 10 inch |
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hang10tiki
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01/04/2020
Pulled these 2 out of San Diego 5 inch 8 inch |
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hang10tiki
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02/03/2020
Found this lil one in Phoenix |
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hang10tiki
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02/17/2020
Found two more in Vegas 12 inch 6 inch Worst sound ever, slurp of an empty tiki mug through my straw!!! [ Edited by: hang10tiki 2020-02-16 20:53 ] |
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hang10tiki
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06/14/2022
Pulled off of Oahu |
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hang10tiki
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06/14/2022
Just noticed I forgot to post these 3 Pulled the stacker from California and 2 others from Oahu (interesting, one is 1/2 male and 1/2 female)! [ Edited by hang10tiki on 2022-12-28 20:08:56 ] |
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danlovestikis
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06/14/2022
You must have the best collection of these. I love the simple style and staring eyes. |
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tikicoma
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06/15/2022
Hey hang10tiki you missed one! I found this one a year or two ago in Tacoma. |
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hang10tiki
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06/17/2022
Missed it by that much :-) |
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hang10tiki
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12/26/2022
Made one Lol |
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coldwarspacemonkey
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12/26/2022
Sweet! |
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hang10tiki
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05/14/2023
Thanks coldwar Found another one [ Edited by hang10tiki on 2023-05-13 20:02:20 ] |
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hang10tiki
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12/12/2023
3 more |