New Small Maori Figure Carving Started

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I started a new piece yesterday. I was inspired by a picture of a small Maori figure that sold at auction. This guy is 12" tall and 4" wide. The wood is cedar and so far I have used only mallet and hand chisels. I still have a very long way to go with him and I hope you will check back often to see progress as I post it.

Hawaiian-Style Stick Ki'i

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I made a Hawiian Ki'i stick carving last night and today. This style of carving was used as an easily transported Ki'i that the users were able to push into the ground or sand nearly anywhere they pleased. It was carved with mallet and hand chisels from mahogany and was finished with rejuvenating oil. He will get several more coats of oil and a custom display stand over the next few weeks.

Aumakua Ki'i Completed

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Today I finished working on the Aumakua Ki'i. I spent a little time cleaning up some of the chisel cuts and his base last night and have since given him two more coats of oil.

Aumakua-style Ki'i

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Here are few pics of an Aumakua Ki'i I carved today. He was carved out of black walnut with mallet and hand chisels. He is finished with Watco rejuventating oil. Hopefully I will be able to put the finishing touches on him in the next few days.

Completed Hawaiian-style Ku Pendant

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Here are some final pictures of a Ku pendant I carved from a piece of Royal Palm (I think). This is its natural color with a little rejuvenating oil rubbed on to seal him up. He's a neat little guy. I carved a little depression in his back so that he can be rubbed similar to a "worry stone."

A New Figure Carving in Progress

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Here are a few progress pics of a figure carving I am currently working on. I started him many months ago and likely have several months of work left to do on him. I will post progress pics after each carving session.

Some of My Recent Work