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Sunset Mike Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 487 From: Sunset Beach, California
| Posted: 2014-02-13 5:14 pm  Permalink
Ooga, Mooga,
Mahalo for the image of my Bone tiki! Where did you get it and is it posted on Ooga Mooga? Is this from the guy whom purchased it over the weekend, etc etc.
Once again thanks for the Image and the appreciation, More bones a-comin!
 
 
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Sunset Mike Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 487 From: Sunset Beach, California
| Posted: 2014-02-17 6:37 pm  Permalink
Tradtional style tiki, Bone
Interpretation of the headress symbol
hiku-atu
This pattern is a modification of the niho-peata and it got its name from the bonito (atu = scomber pelamys). The tuna was supposed to be a predator on the Marquesian islands and was adored in a strong way. That’s why this tattoo symbolises all good attributes that are attributed to the bonito – effiency and agility. Thus the tattoo is a sign for the skillfullness of the persons, who got it – if they were warriors it shows skills at hunting enemies, if they were fishermen it shows skills at hunting the prey.
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Will carve Tiki Socialite
Joined: Apr 06, 2011 Posts: 941 From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl.
| Posted: 2014-02-18 04:43 am  Permalink
Good job on that bone.
They sure shine up nice.
 
 
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Sunset Mike Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 487 From: Sunset Beach, California
| Posted: 2014-02-18 6:02 pm  Permalink
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On 2014-02-18 04:43, Will carve wrote:
Good job on that bone.
They sure shine up nice.
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Indeed they do! I'm finding it not easier to carve than wood, but more consistent. Less of the stringing, knots and grain.
Thanks for the comments! Mike
 
 
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Sunset Mike Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 487 From: Sunset Beach, California
| Posted: 2014-02-21 11:58 pm  Permalink
Nearing completion. Getting a "Tea" bath for color and awaiting finish. Bone I am finding takes detaikl much better than woods Inhave worked with, and should make for some interesting future projects.
 
 
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Sunset Mike Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 487 From: Sunset Beach, California
| Posted: 2014-02-22 12:05 am  Permalink
Don't forget, Don's has the "Hula Girls" Hulabilly group in the Dagger Bar tomorrow night. If you're near, be here, Daddy-O!
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Sunset Mike Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 487 From: Sunset Beach, California
| Posted: 2014-02-23 7:26 pm  Permalink
The latest Bone Carving. Mild staining wigth coffee and tea, Carnuba Wax finishing. As an added bonus it's reversable and has a Tiki Face upside down as well.
I'm Happy with it!
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Sunset Mike Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 487 From: Sunset Beach, California
| Posted: 2014-02-23 7:26 pm  Permalink
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Sunset Mike Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 487 From: Sunset Beach, California
| Posted: 2014-02-23 7:31 pm  Permalink
A couple of the Ladies from last Nights 'Hula Girls' show at Don's. Works of art themselves!
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Sunset Mike Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 487 From: Sunset Beach, California
| Posted: 2014-02-23 7:31 pm  Permalink
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Sunset Mike Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 487 From: Sunset Beach, California
| Posted: 2014-03-03 11:17 pm  Permalink
Progression on a Water Buffalo bone tiki.
The Marquesan Cross and spear head scrimshaw.
The Polynesian tattoo symbols of spear heads can be found in almost every Polynesian tattoo design. It’s designed to express courage and fight. It’s also used to represent warrior, sharp items, and sting of animals and rays. Spear heads are usually used in combination with other symbols to express certain meanings. For example, one line of spear heads and one line of enatas upside down along its side can express the meaning of defeating enemies. It has many variations with arrows repeating.
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Sunset Mike Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 487 From: Sunset Beach, California
| Posted: 2014-03-07 6:50 pm  Permalink
Indian Water Buffalo Bone. Marquesian Cross and Spearhead Scrimshaw, Light tea staining and Wax finish. It turned out very well and I'm very happy with it. Sold already!
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Sunset Mike Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 487 From: Sunset Beach, California
| Posted: 2014-03-07 6:50 pm  Permalink
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danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years)
Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 7302 | Posted: 2014-03-31 10:06 pm  Permalink
Love all the fine detail work in your newest pieces. Wendy
 
 
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Sunset Mike Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 487 From: Sunset Beach, California
| Posted: 2014-04-05 11:26 pm  Permalink
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On 2014-03-31 22:06, danlovestikis wrote:
Love all the fine detail work in your newest pieces. Wendy
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