Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Tribal Art
>
Hawaiian? tiki type carving - koa?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Taupou, post: 1370871, member: 45"]That's assuming that the wood actually is Hawaiian koa (<i>acacia koa</i>). There's a good article from the Honolulu <i>Starbulletin</i> that addresses the fake imported "koa" wood products made from Australian blackwood, that have been flooding the market:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://archives.starbulletin.com/2002/02/03/business/index2.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://archives.starbulletin.com/2002/02/03/business/index2.html" rel="nofollow">http://archives.starbulletin.com/2002/02/03/business/index2.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>The other problem I'm seeing with this item is assuming that it is signed. Although the markings do resemble an "A", it is unlikely that it represents a signature, which would commonly be found on the bottom or base of the item, not hidden in a knot, where you have to search for it. </p><p><br /></p><p>As has been pointed out, authentic Hawaiian koa wood is very expensive, and becoming scarce. While it may have been used for inexpensive souvenir items years ago, that would not be the case when this item was made.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Taupou, post: 1370871, member: 45"]That's assuming that the wood actually is Hawaiian koa ([I]acacia koa[/I]). There's a good article from the Honolulu [I]Starbulletin[/I] that addresses the fake imported "koa" wood products made from Australian blackwood, that have been flooding the market: [URL]http://archives.starbulletin.com/2002/02/03/business/index2.html[/URL] The other problem I'm seeing with this item is assuming that it is signed. Although the markings do resemble an "A", it is unlikely that it represents a signature, which would commonly be found on the bottom or base of the item, not hidden in a knot, where you have to search for it. As has been pointed out, authentic Hawaiian koa wood is very expensive, and becoming scarce. While it may have been used for inexpensive souvenir items years ago, that would not be the case when this item was made.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Tribal Art
>
Hawaiian? tiki type carving - koa?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...