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Deland Tiki

DeTiki Custom Carving, Deland, FL

Justin and Sarah Tanner went from tiki mug collectors to tiki carvers after getting bit by the bug. The couple initially decorated their house with Justin’s creations, but within a short time they began selling his carvings and a business, DeTiki, was born.
DeTiki makes a couple of interesting items other than poles and masks, including [...]

Tualau Tauheluhelu photo by Diana Clock/Daily Journal

Tonga tiki carver finds life’s work in San Mateo

San Mateo’s Daily Journal ran a nice story last week about Tualau Tauheluhelu, a tiki carver that’s been plying his trade for 30 years. Originally from Tonga, the 56-year-old moved to the United States when he was 18 and made his between-class hobby into a full-time job.
“I’ll carve anything, you name it,” chuckles Tauheluhelu between [...]

Ho'olaule'a 2010

Ho’olaule’a 2010, 10th Annual Tiki Beach Festival, Long Beach, CA

Can’t Make it to the Islands this Year? NO WORRIES! The Islands Will Come to You!
Tiki Festival dates – August 21st & 22nd, 2010 – Both days – Sunrise to Sunset
• An Island Market Place & Cultural Center
• Traditional Arts & Crafts Including Tiki Carving
• Taste of Aloha Food Court – Various Foods of [...]

Max Kelly carved tiki

Tiki Carver: Max Kelly, Sarasota, Florida

Max Kelly is a graphic designer and tiki carver in Sarasota, Florida. His tiki have an updated retro feel.
For prices and purchasing information, contact him at his website.
See more tiki at Max Kelly’s website