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LD Lucy Diamond Member Columbia, MO Joined: Jul 12, 2005 Posts: 34	LD Lucy Diamond Posted posted on Thu, Aug 30, 2007 6:54 PM Aloha, Trying to find out if someone has seen this style of carving. It has been suggested that this may be a tiki done in more of a modern style. Any help would be great.
MN Mr. NoNaMe Member Joined: May 10, 2006 Posts: 1919	MN Mr. NoNaMe Posted posted on Thu, Aug 30, 2007 7:04 PM After reading the subject line and seeing the picture without reading the body, the first thing I thought was post-modern. Could be 70s post modern. Could be 90s post modern. Looks good. I like it.
P Paipo Member Aotearoa / NZ Joined: Jun 22, 2006 Posts: 1886	P Paipo Posted posted on Thu, Aug 30, 2007 7:57 PM It's based on a traditional Hawaiian tiki - someone with the Hawaiian Sculpture book might be able to chime in with the name. I like it!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Thu, Aug 30, 2007 7:59 PM It's either post Poly-Hip Hop Pop or... Hawaiian based Aumakua? That would make it pre-Modern Poly Pop? I need a soda pop Buzzy Out!
P Paipo Member Aotearoa / NZ Joined: Jun 22, 2006 Posts: 1886	P Paipo Posted posted on Thu, Aug 30, 2007 8:06 PM I need that book!
V VampiressRN Grand Member (1 year) Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal) Joined: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 6166	V VampiressRN Posted posted on Thu, Aug 30, 2007 9:47 PM I need that tiki brain power....but doubt if I will ever get it. :( I really like that carving too. For some reason it reminds me of those big robot-beings on the Sixth Sense....OK just slightly in looks but a lot in attitude. Did I say that out loud?
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Thu, Aug 30, 2007 9:59 PM Great modernist piece! My guess is that it is not Poly pop, but a "modern art" interpretation by a Hawaiian carver. Buzzy, what IS the title of that book? I love the old fashioned double exposure photos, and the very dramatic old style of lighting!
LD Lucy Diamond Member Columbia, MO Joined: Jul 12, 2005 Posts: 34	LD Lucy Diamond Posted posted on Fri, Aug 31, 2007 4:27 AM Thanks for checking this out. The collective knowledge on TC is amazing. Those photos are great. This was found here in the Mid-West in an antique store for $45. The lady in the store was more than happy to get rid of it since it had fallen on her foot once. I'll let the owner know.
B Bohemiann Member Sarasota, Fla. Joined: Apr 29, 2004 Posts: 446	B Bohemiann Posted posted on Fri, Aug 31, 2007 6:50 AM Great Find for that price!
P Paipo Member Aotearoa / NZ Joined: Jun 22, 2006 Posts: 1886	P Paipo Posted posted on Fri, Aug 31, 2007 1:33 PM On 2007-08-30 21:59, bigbrotiki wrote: Buzzy, what IS the title of that book? I love the old fashioned double exposure photos, and the very dramatic old style of lighting! On 2007-08-30 19:57, Paipo wrote: It's based on a traditional Hawaiian tiki - someone with the Hawaiian Sculpture book might be able to chime in with the name. I like it! :)

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