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Capt'n Skully
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From: The Lost Lagoon
|  Posted: 2009-08-03 1:01 pm Permalink
Ahoy All~
Loooong time since I've posted, but the chisels haven't been quite as dormant.. Here are some pics of a recently finalizing Kavakava figure. He stands approximately 8 inches tall, carved from Mahogany..
From wikipedia:
These figures originate from Rapa Nui (Easter Island). The name Moai kavakava is formed from moai for the monumental monolithic human figures found on Easter Island and the word kavakava meaning ribs. Little is known about the cultural context of these figures although they are generally considered to be representations of ancestors. It is believed these figures were worn hanging around the neck of the men who took part in the ritual dances during public ceremonies.
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TheBigT
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From: Fabulous Houston
| Posted: 2009-08-03 1:45 pm Permalink
ooh, nice figure. In the first photo, it even looks authentically old... great job. Flawless!
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congatiki
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From: wisconsin northwoods
| Posted: 2009-08-03 1:59 pm Permalink
Great Kava Kava. Your homework paid-off in a wonderful piece, congratulations!
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Mr. NoNaMe
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Joined: May 10, 2006
Posts: 1866 | Posted: 2009-08-03 5:39 pm Permalink
Argghhhh, Capt'n, fine workmanship Sir!
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laojia
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From: Metz Lorraine France
| Posted: 2009-08-03 8:48 pm Permalink
During summer where I taking my time, enjoying the sun, et cetera, the others working! Here I am doubled in beauty!   The sun is so rare here that mine sleep a little ...
Very nice carve Capt'n'Skully! I will try to do as well...
J.
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Aaron's Akua
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From: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
| Posted: 2009-08-03 9:36 pm Permalink
Skully, good to see and hear from you. The kavakava is one of the strangest, creepiest, and thus of course coolest tiki figures around. You've pulled him off to a "T"!
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MarkusK
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From: Berlin, Germany
| Posted: 2009-08-03 11:24 pm Permalink
Your carving is looking so incredibly authentic...wow! For me this a 10 out of 10.
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2009-08-04 07:21 am Permalink
Most Excellent Kava-Kava guy Skully, How did you DO that? That piece takes Utmost skill and care as well as Daring to do it in the first place. You have been Practicing in your absence I can tell and this piece Shows it. Very Well done so far! How you going to finish him?
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Basement Kahuna
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From: Jawja Province, Isle of North America
| Posted: 2009-08-04 12:36 pm Permalink
Damn, Skully...you know-I've always wanted to carve one of those but you beat me to it! Very dead-on job. Nice work!
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Clarita
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From: BA Arg
| Posted: 2009-08-08 1:28 pm Permalink
Wow, amazing carving, perfect!
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tikifreak1
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From: Northern Virginia
| Posted: 2009-08-08 3:47 pm Permalink
Man, you did such a great job on that kavakava figure. I want to try one of those too one day. I like how you did the ear plugs.
Craig
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Swanky
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From: Hapa Haole Hideaway, TN
| Posted: 2009-08-10 06:06 am Permalink
Great work! Glad someone finally tackled this, and as a reproduction. Fanrasric!
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Bali_Dan
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From: Lake Conroe Texas
| Posted: 2009-08-10 08:50 am Permalink
Holy Crap!! That is awesome.
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hottiki
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From: Garden Grove CA
| Posted: 2009-08-14 9:52 pm Permalink
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big daddy
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From: houston
| Posted: 2009-08-14 10:05 pm Permalink
eye capt! it is a beautiful carve. will you be oiling up the old man or staining? can't wait to see what you decide to do.
bd
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