subject: The Many Stories of Tiki Statues [print this page] Tikis are still a major part of the culture in many island locales. Today, because of the midcentury tiki craze, tiki statues can be found all over the world. In Polynesia, there are artists and sculptors who draw their inspiration from the tradition of tiki statue carving. In the United States, 'tiki' has become a blend of all of these ancient cultural forms.
