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haikai
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Joined: Nov 09, 2005
Posts: 233
From: Regensburg / Bavaria / Germany
|  Posted: 2006-03-14 12:23 am Permalink
Hey Marcus, very beautiful work! I´m anxious to admire your next pictures.
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Bongo the Tiki
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Joined: Mar 15, 2006
Posts: 1
From: astrid campbell
| Posted: 2006-03-15 6:44 pm Permalink
I'm the proud owner of Bongo the Tiki. That's what we've called the wonderful masterpiece that Marcus Thorn created which has a wonderfully welcoming face and the most incredible bongos. When my husband wanted to buy me a tiki for my birthday, I was concerned 'cause I didn't want one that seemed too menacing. I wanted it in our front foyer to welcome guests to our home. We discussed this with Marcus and he was happy to oblige, even though it wasn't strictly traditional. The end product is now the centrepiece of our home. Bongo the Tiki is convincing as a bongo player and the photos that Marcus has posted to date don't do him justice. Bongo the Tiki lives and breathes. He's incredible. He smiles, he's cheeky and he plays the bongos and his hands and feet seem to have movement - what more could a girl want. The workmanship that has gone into him is great. Marcus has done a fantastic job. To answer a question posted on the forum - Bongo the Tiki stands quite well even though it appears that his feet don't touch the ground - an outcome achieved by Marcus brilliance. Sensational addition to our family. Thank you Marcus
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Sam Gambino
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Joined: Dec 02, 2003
Posts: 2197
From: www.samgambino.com
| Posted: 2006-03-15 9:01 pm Permalink
Hey Marcus- This guy is a gem... I've always really liked that '60's vibe, and this one's got it. A fine piece!
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tiki beat by marcus thorn
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Joined: Jun 01, 2005
Posts: 696
From: A Little Island called Australia
| Posted: 2006-03-18 4:59 pm Permalink
Here are the last photos of "Bongo the Tiki" - I cannot express how much I enjoyed carving this one - and I think it shows in his smile!
Astrid I am so humbled by your words - so happy that you guys have become a family with Bongo - hope the cats dig him.
Haikai, Sam, Harro, Hewey, JohnnyP, Loki and Sabu the Coconut Boy - thanks so much for your positive feedback.
Pdrake - no laser mate- that would take away all the fun.
Benzart - when a master like yourself gives me such high compliments it only proves that I am showing my work to the right people, who can appreciate carving both traditional and "quirky".
Next project will be New Zealand Mauri - hope to post some pics before I head off to the states next month.
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congatiki
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Joined: Jun 01, 2004
Posts: 2406
From: wisconsin northwoods
| Posted: 2006-03-18 5:06 pm Permalink
unbelievable Marcus.....wonderful tiki....great smile....SPECTACULAR bongos....i love
the two-tone.....this is one of my favorite tikis....period.
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Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
Posts: 10306
From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2006-03-18 6:30 pm Permalink
VERY Well Done. With the finish he is just Perfect.I bet your head is already in the clouds with this one. Nice Quirky tradition you got going.
Can't wait to see your Maori, Can't wait at all so hurry up there.
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Sam Gambino
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Joined: Dec 02, 2003
Posts: 2197
From: www.samgambino.com
| Posted: 2006-03-18 9:40 pm Permalink
Marcus, I'm with Ben on this ... This guy is perfect! He looked great before, but now, what can I say? Beautiful work indeedy!!
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rodeotiki
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Joined: Jan 21, 2004
Posts: 1513
From: calgary
| Posted: 2006-03-18 10:13 pm Permalink
This is now on the list of one of my favorite carvings. Just awesome!!
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hewey
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Joined: Sep 14, 2004
Posts: 4270
From: Sydney, Australia
| Posted: 2006-03-19 12:00 am Permalink
Wow man that colour with the drums and everything, just wow. Awesome piece - one you should be really proud of! Would love to see some pics of it in its new home! Awesome - mate youve earned youself some beers!
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hmc
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Joined: Jan 09, 2006
Posts: 122
From: Melbourne, VIC, Australia
| Posted: 2006-03-19 12:10 am Permalink
That is a masterpiece! Truly original too. I love the colour on the drums as well. He's also a lot bigger than I thought (seeing him next to you).
Congrats to the owner!
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hodadhank
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Joined: Dec 28, 2005
Posts: 1682
From: Mission Beach, CA
| Posted: 2006-03-19 11:45 am Permalink
They hardly ever laminate real bongos like that anymore. What a beauty. As a tiki freak and a drummer, I'm just crazy about that carving!
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OnaTiki
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Joined: Nov 24, 2003
Posts: 407
From: San Diego, CA
| Posted: 2006-03-19 12:14 pm Permalink
That is one truly awsome carving. I see a tiki conga player in your future. can't wait to see what is next..keep up the wow factor.
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teaKEY
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Joined: Nov 09, 2004
Posts: 3663
From: The thumb !
| Posted: 2006-03-19 2:20 pm Permalink
MAn, do I feel like a slacker. Nice Job. Looks like he can play with Danny's tiki thats just above and soon to be just under this post.
On the drums, is that just stain/paint or different pieces of wood. Its so good, you really can't tell.
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JohnnyP
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Joined: Nov 23, 2005
Posts: 1689
From: Attica, MI
| Posted: 2006-03-19 5:37 pm Permalink
Damn, that's good. That is a new classic.
JP
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MooneyTiki
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Joined: Sep 28, 2005
Posts: 578
From: Jensen Beach,fla
| Posted: 2006-03-20 03:21 am Permalink
Aloha Marcus!!!
That is one Excellent Carving my friend!!!! You have such a Cool flow about all of your stuff and your own style. I love your art my friend! Keep the wood chips flying ,having fun and stylin my friend,I dont know if your into old cars but i have been looking for an old 56 Chevy Nomad that im gomma fix up(surf mobile that i can stuff the Fam into to go do surf checks and beach days. Ill keep you posted)Aloha my friend, Mooney
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