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The lost tiki of Laie

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M

Super bummed.
After getting my way too long awaited new camera and finally some decent weather in that area, I headed out to the East side of Oahu towards the Laie Motel to do a photo essay on THE BEST tiki in the world. Assuming Hawaii is the tiki capital, and these were by far the coolest I've EVER seen, I'm convinced these were by far the best. Arranged nicely and in various sizes and angles, whimsical but still true to the serious aspect of the art, it was simply picture perfect.
Sadly, they were ripped out about two weeks ago and are probably in the nearby landfill.

Bottom line, does anybody here have pix of these 3 tiki that sat at the front of the roadside motel's driveway, next to the McDonalds/Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie?
That they are forever lost for our viewing enjoyment in person is one thing, to not have any photo documentaion is way sad.
Just hoping someone got it down before their demise.

H

On 2009-11-30 13:42, msteeln wrote:
Assuming Hawaii is the tiki capital...

A common misconception. :)

M

Super stoked!
You made my day, Hakalugi.
What a lucky break Koolau got them documented.
And a big mahalo to TC for the resources.

Now, if only to find they were indeed saved and are resting comfortably somewhere awaiting a rebirth.

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