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GIANT CARVED LONO - GOD OF AGRICULTURE CARVING FROM "THE TIKIS" THEME PARK.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
GIANT CARVED LONO - GOD OF AGRICULTURE CARVING FROM  THE TIKIS  THEME PARK.
SOLD
7,500.00USD+ (1,725.00) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2024 Jun 29 @ 16:18UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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(1960s)* It simply does not get any better than this! On offer is a stunning, original carving from THE TIKIS theme park in Monterey Park and eventually moved to THE TIKIS II in Lake Elsinore. The carver is unknown however, the style is such that matched many of the Tiki carvings from the first iteration of THE TIKIS. This palm figure has classic 60s design with the full body on base, topped by a giant headdress commonly attributed to the Hawaiian god, LONO. This figure was copied by LeRoy Schmaltz of Oceanic Arts for the GIGANTIC version he created for the main stage at THE TIKIS and resurrected again at THE TIKIS II. Upon the repossession of the property, Danny sold this Tiki to Sven where it has resided in his front yard lanai ever since. Balsz once proclaimed, "The Hawaiians say the more Tikis you have around your place, the better luck you have, so I start carving Tikis!" If ever there was a signature Tiki to represent the dreamer of Daniel Blasz, this is it! The base wood has been treated and fortified. There is some wear to the palm fiber in areas such as the headdress. Overall, VG+ with solid wood and retention of some of the original 1960s paint. Obviously, this oversized item will require special shipping consideration. 17"dia x 133" (11'1").