Shrunken Head Art * Dirty Donny at Otto's Tiki Show pg4

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T Tiki-Toa Member Somewhere on Planet Tiki Joined: May 30, 2004 Posts: 1012	T Tiki-Toa Posted posted on Wed, Jul 21, 2004 9:51 PM I am starting this post after looking and reading those that have come before, some of which were about what place heads have in the tiki pantheon, well I like to believe that art is art for arts sake. And with some of the great peices done by Sam G, and Benzart I wanted to start a new thread that was just for Shrunken Head art of any kind, so if you have something please add it and to everyone else enjoy the heads. Greg Smith used to do these and sell them through ebay, sadly I do not have any of the pictures saved from the more elaborate heads he did. I checked to see if he had any on ebay but he did not. The ones I have pictured are the ones he was going to do for me and charge $35.00 for. I still wish I would have gotten it, it is a real head turner to see. If you can't make it to the party, make your own. http://www.tiki-asylum.4t.com [ Edited by: Tiki-Toa on 2004-08-06 10:25 ]
SG Sam Gambino Member www.samgambino.com Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 2199	SG Sam Gambino Posted posted on Wed, Jul 21, 2004 11:06 PM That's a cool shrunken head, TT. I'd like to see the others. For the record, here are my 2 thus far:
B BARNETT Member SanAntonio, Tx. Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 82	B BARNETT Posted posted on Thu, Jul 22, 2004 12:26 AM Cool little shrunken head! And sam...that blue one is knocking me out! Let me see if I have any pics of some that I've done...
B BARNETT Member SanAntonio, Tx. Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 82	B BARNETT Posted posted on Thu, Jul 22, 2004 12:30 AM 60's style screened and airbrushed shirt.... [ Edited by: BARNETT on 2004-07-22 00:31 ] [ Edited by: BARNETT on 2004-07-22 00:32 ]
SG Sam Gambino Member www.samgambino.com Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 2199	SG Sam Gambino Posted posted on Thu, Jul 22, 2004 12:33 AM Show 'em off, Barnett. Something tells me you're hiding more killer pieces!
B BARNETT Member SanAntonio, Tx. Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 82	B BARNETT Posted posted on Thu, Jul 22, 2004 12:35 AM maybe one or two. :D Little wooden purse (all the sides hasd stuff painted/lettered and I put a little mirror and fun fur inside, too!)... http://photo.starblvd.net/BarnettSigns [ Edited by: BARNETT on 2004-07-22 00:38 ]
SG Sam Gambino Member www.samgambino.com Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 2199	SG Sam Gambino Posted posted on Thu, Jul 22, 2004 12:35 AM See? Just as I said! Those are some BAAAD bone-headed heads, Barnett - Very cool! http://www.samgambino.com [ Edited by: Sam Gambino on 2004-07-22 00:38 ]
B BARNETT Member SanAntonio, Tx. Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 82	B BARNETT Posted posted on Thu, Jul 22, 2004 12:48 AM Last one...MDO cut out.... How'd you know, Sam? Weird thing is, I've done bunches, but I don't seem to have many pics to prove it.
SG Sam Gambino Member www.samgambino.com Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 2199	SG Sam Gambino Posted posted on Thu, Jul 22, 2004 1:04 AM Hey, I even know what MDO is (or duraply - what is it "maximum density overlay" or something?) 1/2 or 3/8 in. thickness, good on 1 or 2 sides! I think we have pretty much the same background... [ Edited by: Sam Gambino on 2004-07-22 01:11 ]
B BARNETT Member SanAntonio, Tx. Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 82	B BARNETT Posted posted on Thu, Jul 22, 2004 1:12 AM quote (I didn't realize how to quote someone until AFTER I posted...got it now...sheesh, I'm dumb)>>>>>Hey, I even know what MDO is (or duraply - what is it "maximum density overlay" or something?) 1/2 inch, 3/8 in. good on 1 or 2 sides! I think we have pretty much the same background...
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Thu, Jul 22, 2004 6:03 AM Cool stuff Barnett. I'm leery of getting a haircut now after seeing the "A little off the top" piece you did. Where have you been Hiding , Or I should say WHY have you been hiding??
B BARNETT Member SanAntonio, Tx. Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 82	B BARNETT Posted posted on Thu, Jul 22, 2004 9:00 PM Benzart, I remember that title for a piece but for the life of me, I can't remember what that piece looked like! Usually I don't post many pics because I'm too floored by all the cool art everyone else posts! here's one more...a friend of mine did this poster for a show we were in. I did the "from around the world" lettering...but the rest of the poster is all Mig Kokinda... http://photo.starblvd.net/BarnettSigns [ Edited by: BARNETT on 2004-07-22 21:01 ] [ Edited by: BARNETT on 2004-07-22 21:02 ]
B BARNETT Member SanAntonio, Tx. Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 82	B BARNETT Posted posted on Thu, Jul 22, 2004 9:07 PM I should mention that Mig does his posters a bit differently...they're all hand cut stencils and spray paint! On this particular poster he did screen the black, but everything else is done in layers, from hand cut stencils. The guy amazes me...way too much patience. I've seen him hand cut all the lettering on some of his posters...it's key-ray-zee!!
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Thu, Jul 22, 2004 9:45 PM Here are some of mine This is all I have for now but will add a few more as I carve them.
C Chongolio Member The Coast of Kauai Joined: Oct 02, 2002 Posts: 2765	C Chongolio Posted posted on Fri, Jul 23, 2004 2:38 AM Do drunken heads count?
F FLOUNDERart Tiki Socialite Orlando Florida Joined: Sep 02, 2003 Posts: 1140	F FLOUNDERart Posted posted on Fri, Jul 23, 2004 8:11 AM Cool thread!
K kingslod Member Portland, OR Joined: Mar 26, 2002 Posts: 173	K kingslod Posted posted on Fri, Jul 23, 2004 1:24 PM Sweet painting, Flounder!
T Tiki-Toa Member Somewhere on Planet Tiki Joined: May 30, 2004 Posts: 1012	T Tiki-Toa Posted posted on Fri, Jul 23, 2004 2:44 PM I knew Flounder would get in here somehow, very cool man. Hey you finish that painting yet for that place? :wink:
F FLOUNDERart Tiki Socialite Orlando Florida Joined: Sep 02, 2003 Posts: 1140	F FLOUNDERart Posted posted on Fri, Jul 23, 2004 4:47 PM On 2004-07-23 14:44, Tiki-Toa wrote: I knew Flounder would get in here somehow, very cool man. Hey you finish that painting yet for that place? :wink: Yes finally!!!! I'm going to post it now.
PJ purple jade Member New Orleans Joined: Feb 19, 2003 Posts: 1450	PJ purple jade Posted posted on Fri, Jul 23, 2004 5:17 PM
B BARNETT Member SanAntonio, Tx. Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 82	B BARNETT Posted posted on Fri, Jul 23, 2004 9:21 PM Nice, FlounderArt! PurpleJade...what's the scoop on that one?
PJ purple jade Member New Orleans Joined: Feb 19, 2003 Posts: 1450	PJ purple jade Posted posted on Fri, Jul 23, 2004 9:49 PM Barnett~ Resin head, approx. 1 inch, on cord. Currently available :)
SG Sam Gambino Member www.samgambino.com Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 2199	SG Sam Gambino Posted posted on Fri, Jul 23, 2004 11:42 PM There we go - I was wondering when the purple jade shrunken head was going to make its appearance! http://www.samgambino.com
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Sat, Jul 24, 2004 6:56 AM FLOUNDERart, yours is flounderific. Yours always look so real And Purple Jadeyours is Awesome. I love it. I love All the heads that have been posted here, grfeat idea Tiki-Toa
F FLOUNDERart Tiki Socialite Orlando Florida Joined: Sep 02, 2003 Posts: 1140	F FLOUNDERart Posted posted on Sat, Jul 24, 2004 8:32 AM Man I love shrunken heads. I definitely want to paint more. Wonder if one would look cool on burlap? Maybe we can start some other threads like this one, maybe Marqesas, Rarotonga, Moai...
BD Bamboo Dude Member Orange Countiki, CA Joined: Jul 05, 2004 Posts: 164	BD Bamboo Dude Posted posted on Sat, Jul 24, 2004 8:53 AM That's a great idea Flounder...I'm really enjoying seeing all of this...by the way...have you thought of doing an embroidered bowling shirt of one of your designs??? I've got a friend who has several multi head machines and he does some great work...let me know, dude
HB hala bullhiki Member champaign,illinois Joined: Nov 26, 2002 Posts: 592	HB hala bullhiki Posted posted on Sat, Jul 24, 2004 10:48 PM great thread!!!...the shrunken head has always had a special place in my tiki lovin heart!!!
P pariartspaul Member Martiniland, California Joined: Dec 20, 2003 Posts: 159	P pariartspaul Posted posted on Mon, Jul 26, 2004 9:30 AM Here's a little scene with a shrunken head in a corner of our backyard jungle. I made the shrunken head maybe 10 years ago. It's sculpted of super sculpey over aluminum foil. Painted with acrylic and then it has a sprayed on urethane finish. You can't see it too well in the photo but the eyebrow hair was poked in before I baked it. Also there is string sewn in on the lips. Creepy hummmm. The hair is part of a cheap wig from a novelty store. I forgot where I got the beads, maybe Michael's. Anyway, it's held up just fine these past 10 years outside, and in freezing winters too! It was fun to make. The skulls are painted plastic models. [ Edited by: pariartspaul on 2004-07-26 09:33 ]
C cheekytiki Member The Haole Hut, London, UK Joined: Mar 09, 2004 Posts: 1096	C cheekytiki Posted posted on Mon, Jul 26, 2004 9:37 AM Lookin at this thread alone, the quality of work by everyone is astounding, I take my hat off to you all [ Edited by: cheekytiki on 2004-07-26 09:37 ]
F FLOUNDERart Tiki Socialite Orlando Florida Joined: Sep 02, 2003 Posts: 1140	F FLOUNDERart Posted posted on Mon, Jul 26, 2004 9:39 AM pariartspaul, that is some fine work man. I love it. Very realistic. Some day when I get the chance I want to make one for myself.
SG Sam Gambino Member www.samgambino.com Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 2199	SG Sam Gambino Posted posted on Mon, Jul 26, 2004 11:12 AM That really is cool, pariartspaul. Those old 70's Vincent Price apple-heads are nothing compared to that! Thanks too, cheekytiki... http://www.samgambino.com
F foamy Tiki Socialite The Land of Pleasant Living Joined: Jun 15, 2004 Posts: 597	F foamy Posted posted on Mon, Jul 26, 2004 11:29 AM "pariartspaul, that is some fine work man." Ditto. My sentiments exactly.
T Tiki-Toa Member Somewhere on Planet Tiki Joined: May 30, 2004 Posts: 1012	T Tiki-Toa Posted posted on Mon, Jul 26, 2004 11:35 AM On 2004-07-26 09:30, pariartspaul wrote: Here's a little scene with a shrunken head in a corner of our backyard jungle. I made the shrunken head maybe 10 years ago. It's sculpted of super sculpey over aluminum foil. Painted with acrylic and then it has a sprayed on urethane finish. You can't see it too well in the photo but the eyebrow hair was poked in before I baked it. Also there is string sewn in on the lips. Creepy hummmm. The hair is part of a cheap wig from a novelty store. I forgot where I got the beads, maybe Michael's. Anyway, it's held up just fine these past 10 years outside, and in freezing winters too! It was fun to make. The skulls are painted plastic models. [ Edited by: pariartspaul on 2004-07-26 09:33 ] all I can say is man you need to start making these again, and I want to be first on the list.
V virani Tiki Socialite Volcanic area of France Joined: Sep 17, 2003 Posts: 1439	V virani Posted posted on Mon, Jul 26, 2004 12:23 PM On 2004-07-26 11:35, Tiki-Toa wrote: On 2004-07-26 09:30, pariartspaul wrote: [ Edited by: pariartspaul on 2004-07-26 09:33 ] all I can say is man you need to start making these again, and I want to be first on the list. I'm next. [ Edited by: virani on 2004-07-26 14:48 ]
F FLOUNDERart Tiki Socialite Orlando Florida Joined: Sep 02, 2003 Posts: 1140	F FLOUNDERart Posted posted on Mon, Jul 26, 2004 12:37 PM Damn I guess I'm third!
SG Sam Gambino Member www.samgambino.com Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 2199	SG Sam Gambino Posted posted on Mon, Jul 26, 2004 1:57 PM FORE!!!! I mean FOUR!!!!! http://www.samgambino.com
K Kanaka Member Atlanta Joined: Jun 02, 2003 Posts: 402	K Kanaka Posted posted on Mon, Jul 26, 2004 2:10 PM Let's not forget DSK Designsshrunken head lamps! Kanaka [ Edited by: Kanaka on 2004-07-26 14:12 ]
T Tiki-Toa Member Somewhere on Planet Tiki Joined: May 30, 2004 Posts: 1012	T Tiki-Toa Posted posted on Mon, Jul 26, 2004 3:21 PM NO LET'S NOT, DSK rocks! And he will be selling at the Tiki Pa'ina, he is also the maker of a certain Elvis inspired tiki.
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Mon, Jul 26, 2004 4:02 PM Looks like we are coming up with some Fantastic shrunken heads. These are really great.
V virani Tiki Socialite Volcanic area of France Joined: Sep 17, 2003 Posts: 1439	V virani Posted posted on Tue, Jul 27, 2004 10:52 AM What about the Bomboras album "Head Shrinkin' fun" cover, I love it :
F FLOUNDERart Tiki Socialite Orlando Florida Joined: Sep 02, 2003 Posts: 1140	F FLOUNDERart Posted posted on Tue, Jul 27, 2004 4:17 PM Virani that is great. I love this photo. I especially like the the way the mouth is sewn together.
T Tiki-Toa Member Somewhere on Planet Tiki Joined: May 30, 2004 Posts: 1012	T Tiki-Toa Posted posted on Tue, Jul 27, 2004 4:50 PM This is the text that was with this pciture. "The practice of shrinking heads was once common amongst the Jivaro Indians of Ecuador. It was a ritual that had been handed down through generations. The heads of slain warriors were valued as trophies or symbols of bravery. When a fighter killed his enemy, the victim's head was removed. The skin was then peeled away from the skull and hot stones and sand were poured into the cavity. The head was sewn shut and boiled in herbs until it had shrunk to the size of a fist. Ceremonial dances, feasts and songs accompanied the ritual!." ![](http://www.cdbaby.com/covers/f/funktionlust.jpg[img] http://www.chaseenterprises.us This site sells some sweet heads! [img]http://www.alarmingproducts.com/pics/shrunkenheadjar.jpg) And lastly... Hope you guys like, and yes I have too much free time, but some cool stuff here I thought, would be cool to see what all of you kick ass artists would do with these images in your style. If you can't make it to the party, make your own. http://www.tiki-asylum.4t.com [ Edited by: Tiki-Toa on 2004-07-27 17:01 ]
B BARNETT Member SanAntonio, Tx. Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 82	B BARNETT Posted posted on Tue, Jul 27, 2004 4:53 PM Tiki-Toa...who did the killer shrunken head tattoo!?
T Tiki-Toa Member Somewhere on Planet Tiki Joined: May 30, 2004 Posts: 1012	T Tiki-Toa Posted posted on Tue, Jul 27, 2004 4:59 PM Barnet right click on the picture and it will give you the url and you can do a google on it then. I found all of these after looking through about 25 pages of google images for the sweetest ones. PO'd over the fact that no matter what I did I could not get those couple to show up. If you can't make it to the party, make your own. http://www.tiki-asylum.4t.com [ Edited by: Tiki-Toa on 2004-07-28 00:15 ]
T Tiki-Toa Member Somewhere on Planet Tiki Joined: May 30, 2004 Posts: 1012	T Tiki-Toa Posted posted on Sat, Jul 31, 2004 4:07 PM Erick Thomas "Headhunter(Jungle)" 3D $175
F foamy Tiki Socialite The Land of Pleasant Living Joined: Jun 15, 2004 Posts: 597	F foamy Posted posted on Sat, Jul 31, 2004 10:39 PM One more for the thread. Added the color on the computer. [ Edited by: foamy on 2004-07-31 23:02 ]
T Tiki-Toa Member Somewhere on Planet Tiki Joined: May 30, 2004 Posts: 1012	T Tiki-Toa Posted posted on Mon, Aug 2, 2004 8:38 AM http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d623b3127cceb3226d52565a0000001610 http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d623b3127cceb3226d5a56520000001610 http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d623b3127cceb3226d42564a0000001610 http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d623b3127cceb3226d39d7010000001610 http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d623b3127cceb3226d13d72b0000001010 http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d623b3127cceb3226d1056180000001610 http://www.dirtydonny.com/ All I can say is this guy is damn good, had a conversation with Barnett which got me doing a search on pinstriping and I came across Dirty Donny, not sure if anyone has heard of him or not but his stuff is tight, and very tiki. If you can't make it to the party, make your own. http://www.tiki-asylum.4t.com and yes I freakin gave up trying to get the images to work [ Edited by: Tiki-Toa on 2004-08-02 08:46 ] [ Edited by: Tiki-Toa on 2004-08-02 08:47 ]
BD Bamboo Dude Member Orange Countiki, CA Joined: Jul 05, 2004 Posts: 164	BD Bamboo Dude Posted posted on Mon, Aug 2, 2004 9:26 AM I especially liked this one Toa...thanks for the search...you da Googliest TCer I know, man! lol

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