This 16-ounced glazed, ceramic Tiki mug, known as Bela, is an exclusive design of Accoutrements. Imprinted on the bottom of the mug is “© 2004 Accoutrements”, and “China”
Found in the Accoutrements, Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This glazed ceramic Tiki mug, known as the Big Mouth Big Kahuna, came as a part of a set of four different mugs sold by Accoutrements. On the bottom of the mug is imprinted “Accoutrements © 2002″ and “China”.
Found in the Accoutrements, Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This glazed ceramic Tiki mug, known as the Big Mouth Big Kaumaha, came as a part of a set of four different mugs sold by Accoutrements. On the bottom of the mug is imprinted “Accoutrements © 2002″ and “China”.
Found in the Accoutrements, Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This glazed ceramic Tiki mug, known as the Big Mouth Likki Tiki, came as a part of a set of four different mugs sold by Accoutrements. On the bottom of the mug is imprinted “Accoutrements © 2002″ and “China”.
Found in the Accoutrements, Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This glazed ceramic Tiki mug, known as the Big Mouth Monkey God, came as a part of a set of four different mugs sold by Accoutrements. On the bottom of the mug is imprinted “Accoutrements © 2002″ and “China”.
Found in the Accoutrements, Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This black, 16-ounced glazed, ceramic Tiki mug, known as Carlos, is an exclusive design of Accoutrements. Imprinted on the bottom of the mug is “© 2004 Accoutrements”, and “China”.
Found in the Accoutrements, Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This grreen, 10-ounce glazed ceramic Tiki mug, known as Jake, originally came in a set of four different mugs sold by Accoutrements. Imprinted on the bottom of the mug is “Accoutrements © 2001″, and “China”.
Found in the Accoutrements, Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This green, 16-ounced glazed, ceramic Tiki mug, known as Klaus, is an exclusive design of Accoutrements. Imprinted on the bottom of the mug is “© 2004 Accoutrements”, and “China”.
Found in the Accoutrements, Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This brown, 16-ounced glazed, ceramic Tiki mug, known as Sherm, is an exclusive design of Accoutrements. Imprinted on the bottom of the mug is “© 2004 Accoutrements”, and “China”
Found in the Accoutrements, Mug, and Tiki Collections.
This set of four Tiki mugs is produced by Accoutrements.
Found in the Accoutrements, Mug, and Tiki Collections.
These Tiki pencil toppers are made by Accoutrements and can be purchased from the Archie McPhee store in Seattle.
Found in the Accoutrements and Tiki Collections.
This glass ashtray is from the Bali Hai Restaurant in San Diego, CA. Screen printed on the ashtray is a Tiki and the words “Bali Ha’i”, “Shelter Island”, “Point Loma”, “San Diego”, and “Calif.”
The Bali Hai Supper Club was a Polynesian-themed restaurant in Maplewood, MN. The Bali Hai Supper Club had pu pu platters, volcano bowls, and a Polynesian dance show.
The Bali Hai Supper Club opened in 1976 by Ping and Pat Chan and closed in 2000. It was subsequently demolished and replaced with a strip mall.
Found in the Labeled, Matchbook, Polynesian Pop, Tiki, and Twin Cities Collections.
This unmarked brown Headhunter mug is similar to the Orchids of Hawaii R-1 Headhunter mug.
Found in the Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This unmarked brown Ku mug is similar to the Orchids of Hawaii R-74 Tiki mug.
Tiki mugs similar to this can be found on page 15 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This unmarked brown Moai mug is similar to the Orchids of Hawaii R-72 Easter Island mug and the Dynasty Wholesale DW128 Easter Islander mug.
Tiki mugs similar to this can be found on page 16 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
The glossy Tiki is a pepper shaker while the other is the salt shaker. On the bottom of both is printed in ink “Chiki Tiki” and “© agiftcorp”. There were four styles of salt and pepper shakers, this being the “Smile” style with the others being “Drunken”, “Easter Isle”, and “Rasta”.
Found in the Chiki Tiki, Polynesian Pop, Salt and Pepper Shakers, and Tiki Collections.
This Chiki Tiki toothpick holder came with plastic condiment forks. On the bottom of both is printed in ink “Chiki Tiki” and “© agiftcorp”.
Found in the Chiki Tiki, Polynesian Pop, Tiki, and Toothpick Holders Collections.
This matchbook is from Curly’s Beachcomber Room. On the front outside cover is printed “Famous Steaks and Finest Liquors”, “The Fun Spot of Minneapolis”, “Curly’s”, “20 South 5th Street”, and “Between Nicollet and Hennepin.” On the back outside cover is “Curly’s Beachcomber Room” and “Famous for Steaks” against a backdrop featuring a grass hut and a palm tree. On the inside cover is the following “Number of Miles from Curly’s Cafe, Minneapolis, Minn To” with a listing of numerous cities and the distance to them.
Found in the Labeled, Matchbook, Polynesian Pop, Tiki, and Twin Cities Collections.
The Curtis Hotel, another Minneapolis hotel lost to time, had a tropical pool worthy of being marketed on a postcard. It was a tropical beach, with palm trees and hanging ferns, right in your hotel. If you look carefully, you will see a Tiki statue hanging out under the palm trees.
James Lileks, on his Mpls Long Gone site, has a collection of postcards for the Curtis Hotel, Minneapolis.
Found in the Labeled, Postcard, Tiki, and Twin Cities Collections.
This glazed ceramic mug, by Daga, depicts a fearsome Tiki.
Inscribed on the bottom of this mug is “Daga ©” and “Hawaii”. In raised lettering on the back is “Maui Lu Luau Kihei Maui”.
Found in the Daga Restaurant Ware, Mug, and Tiki Collections.
This 9 ounce, glazed ceramic Tiki mug is produced by Dynasty Wholesale. On the front is a wide-mouthed Tiki with a handle on the right side. The reverse side is styled to look like wood. On the base is a woven thatch design. On the bottom, in raised lettering is “Made in China” and “DW108″.
Found in the Dynasty Wholesale, Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This is a Dynasty Wholesale DW113 Green Tiki mug. This ceramic mug is most likely modeled after the Orchids of Hawaii R-5 Green Tiki mug.
On the bottom of this 12 ounce ceramic mug is the inscription “Made in China” and “DW113″.
Similar items in my collections include an unmarked green Tiki mug.
Mugs similar to this can be found on page 16 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Dynasty Wholesale, Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This 12-ounce ceramic mug, resembling an Easter Island Moai statue, is produced by Dynasty Wholesale. Similar mugs in my collection include a Orchids of Hawaii R-72 Easter Island mug and an unmarked brown Moai mug.
Tiki mugs similar to this can be found on page 16 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
The Moai statues on Easter Island were carved from volcanic rock starting around AD 1100 to mid-1600. Approximately 890 of these statues were carved and erected, ranging in height from 8 feet to an unfinished statue that is 71 feet. The average height is 13 feet and weighed 8 to 10 tons.
Found in the Dynasty Wholesale, Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
These shakers, approximately 4 inches tall and depicting smiling Moai, have no markings to indicate who the manufacturer was.
Salt and pepper shakers similar to these can be found on page 115 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Polynesian Pop, Salt and Pepper Shakers, and Tiki Collections.
On the back of these salt and pepper shakers is written “Florida” while on the bottom is a red and gold decal with the letters “G F” and the word “Japan”.
Salt and pepper shakers similar to these can be found on page 117 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Polynesian Pop, Salt and Pepper Shakers, and Tiki Collections.
The Gardens of Kona Hilton Hotel has a resident Tiki statue on the grounds.
This unmarked green Tiki mug is similar to the Dynasty Wholesale DW113 Green Tiki mug and the Orchids of Hawaii R5 Green Tiki mug.
Tiki mugs similar to this can be found on page 16 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
While this ceramic toothpick holder has no manufacturers marks, the simple and distinctive geometric designs in raised relief suggest it was created by Westwood. This small item originally held toothpicks or “Tiki Party Sticks”.
This toothpick holder is approximately 2 inches tall and on the bottom, printed in ink, is “Japan”.
Items very similar to this can be found on page 63 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Polynesian Pop, Tiki, Toothpick Holders, and Westwood Collections.
I purchased this vintage, green, glazed ceramic Tiki mug from an antiques dealer who found it at an estate in Michigan. It was made by OMC for Harvey’s Sneaky Tiki Polynesian Lounge which was once part of Harvey’s Casino in Lake Tahoe, NV. This 16-ounce mug stands 7-inches tall and features a Tiki on the front and a torch on the back.
Written on the front in script is “Harvey’s” and on the back “Sneaky Tiki” and “Lake Tahoe”. On the bottom is a yellow-and-gold sticker that says “O M C” and “Japan”.
This mug is shown on page 57 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Labeled, Mug, Otagiri, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This glazed ceramic mug , most likely a reproduction of the Orchids of Hawaii R-80A Surfing Girl mug, was produced for the Hawaiian Village, a now-closed Polynesian restaurant located in New Westminster, BC, Canada. Hawaiian Village is mentioned on page 230 of Tiki Road Trip by James Teitelbaum and variants of this mug can be found on page 93 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
This mug stands 6 3/4-inches tall and holds twelve ounces. On the front is brown-haired woman, wearing a blue bikini, riding a yellow surfboard. On the back are five dolphins jumping in the ocean. Also on the back are “Aloha”, “Hawaiian Village”, and “525-9222″.
Similar mugs in my collection include an Orchids of Hawaii R-80A Surfing Girl mug and an unidentified Surfing Girl mug.
Found in the Hawaiiana, Labeled, Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This figurine of a Tiki, produced by Hip Original, is made from pulverized lava mixed with resin. In raised lettering on the front is the word “Hawaii” and inscribed on the bottom is “Made in Hawaii”, “Hip Original”, and “1973″.
Found in the Figurine, Hawaiiana, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This brown, glazed ceramic mug looks like a happy Ku. On the bottom is “KC Co Ltd” and “Hawaii”.
Found in the KC Co Ltd, Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This brown, glazed ceramic mug looks like a happy Leilani. On the bottom is “KC Co Ltd” and “Hawaii”.
Found in the KC Co Ltd, Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This set of Tiki salt and pepper shakers was produced by KC Co Ltd. Inscribed on the bottom is “©KC Co Ltd Hawaii”.
Found in the KC Co Ltd, Polynesian Pop, Salt and Pepper Shakers, and Tiki Collections.
This brass object, with a design similar to the sun god on the sail of Thor Heyerdahl’s raft the Kon Tiki, may be a candle holder or a broken oil lamp. When I found it at a thrift store, it center tube was partially filled with candle wax. However, this object does not appear to be well-suited for a life as a candle holder. With no manufacturer marks on it, I am unable to identify it.
Please note the similarity between this object and the Otagiri Kon Tiki mug.
Found in the Tiki Collection.
This ceramic tiki mug, produced by Libbey and called the Tonga mug, holds 24.75 ounces, is 7 1/8-inches tall and 3 1/4-inches wide. On the bottom of the mug is the imprint “Libbey®”.
Found in the Libbey, Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
Front and reverse view.
Two variations of the brown mug.
These mugs, produced by Libbey and called the Totem mugs, come in two colors kiwi (brown) and blue. I have examples of two variations of the brown color. These 20-ounce ceramic tumblers stand 7-inches tall and are 3-inches wide. On the bottom is the imprint “Libbey ®”.
Found in the Libbey, Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This silver souvenir spoon from Mexico feature a carved jade handle with an Aztec motif. The jade carving looks vaguely Tiki to my eye, so, I have included it in my Tiki collection.
Found in the Tiki Collection.
This carved monkeypod Tiki mug, depicting Ku, has no manufacturer’s marks, yet, it does not appear to be someone’s craft project. This mug is 5-inches tall and holds 14 ounces.
Found in the Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This carved monkeypod Tiki mug, depicting Ku, has no manufacturer’s marks. This mug is 2 3/4-inches tall and holds 4 ounces.
Found in the Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
Kat and I visited the Mr Tiki Mai Tai Lounge, located in the Gaslamp District of San Diego, during the summer of 2005. I liked the Mr Tiki Mai Tai Lounge because it had a sushi bar and a sidewalk patio located at one of the busier interections in the Gaslamp District. This made for great food with great people watching. Plus, the service was good as were the drinks.
I like this matchbook because it depicts a Tiki holding a Tiki torch on one side and a wahine holding a martiki on the other. BTW, the Mondo Martiki is huge. Bring a friend or two to help you drink it.
Found in the Labeled, Matchbook, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
There are no markings on this multicolored ceramic Tiki mug.
An unpainted Tiki mug similar to this, made by Jard Products, can be found on page 49 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This Munktiki limited edition Tiki mug, designed by Derek Yaniger, was limited to a run of 300 mugs. My particular mug is number 156. This purple-glazed mug stands approximately 6 3/4 inches tall and depicts the Hawaiian god Ku, the god of war.
On the back of the mug is “Tiki News Presents Hawaii-a-Go-Go”, “Tiki Oasis 7″, and 2007″. On the bottom of the mug, it reads “Munktiki *Derek”, “Tiki Oasis 7″, “156-300″, and “© 2007″.
Found in the Labeled, Mug, Munktiki, Polynesian Pop, Tiki, and Tiki Conventions Collections.
This limited edition mug was designed by Noel “Tikitronic” Henneman and produced for TIKI KON: Northwest Tiki Crawl 2006. This particular mug is number 30 of 100 and is signed by the designer.
Found in the Mug, Tiki, and Tiki Conventions Collections.
These vintage Tiki mugs, produced by Orchids of Hawaii, feature the visage of a tattooed Maori headhunter.
These glazed ceramic mugs are 7-inches tall and hold 16 ounces. They came in three colors: green, cream, and brown. An identifying mark is the “Orchids of Hawaii” printed on the bottom of the mugs. These mugs were manufactured first in Japan and then Taiwan and typically have the country of origin printed on the bottom. Both of the above mugs were made in Japan. And, most, but not all, R-1 Headhunter mugs have “R-1″ printed on the bottom. If there are no markings other than “China” on the bottom, the mug is probably a Dynasty Wholesale mug.
Similar mugs in my collections include an unmarked brown Headhunter mug.
This mug can be found on page 13 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Mug, Orchids of Hawaii, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This vintage Tiki mug is in good condition, with sharp markings and no chips or cracks, and has green, rhinestone eyes. The rim and the base are both glazed while the body has a bisque exterior with a cream base with a brown stain overlay. The 13 ounce mug stands 6 inches tall.
On the bottom are the inscriptions “Orchids of Hawaii”, “Japan”, and “R-3″.
This Tiki mug can be found on page 16 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Mug, Orchids of Hawaii, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This vintage 13-ounce glazed ceramic, headvase-style mug stands 6 1/2-inches tall. This Tiki mug looks like a miniature Easter Island Moai statue carved from wood. Imprinted on the bottom of the mug is “Orchids of Hawaii” and “Japan”.
Similar mugs in my collection include the Dynasty Wholesale DW128 Easter Islander mug and an unmarked brown Moai mug.
This Tiki mug can be found on page 16 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Mug, Orchids of Hawaii, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This vintage ceramic 12-ounce mug stands 6-inches tall. This mug is molded in the semblance of the Hawaiian god Ku, the god of war.
Impressed on the bottom is “Orchids of Hawaii R-74″ and “Japan”.
Similar mugs in my collections include an unmarked brown Ku mug.
This Tiki mug can be found on page 15 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Mug, Orchids of Hawaii, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This vintage, glazed ceramic mug holds 12-ounces and is 6-inches tall. This mug depicts Lono, the God of Peace and Prosperity. This mug has been well cared for and has no chips, no crazing, and no skuff marks in the glaze.
Inscribed on the bottom of the mug is “Orchids of Hawaii”, “R-76″, and “Japan”.
This mug can be found on page 16 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Mug, Orchids of Hawaii, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This vintage brown Tiki mug is in good condition with no cracks or chips. On the bottom of the mug, it reads “Orchids of Hawaii R-91″ and “Japan”. This 13 ounce mug stands 5 inches tall. The Leilani mug is one of the more commonly found Tiki mugs.
The Leilani mug can be found on page 59 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Mug, Orchids of Hawaii, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This vintage, glazed ceramic mug, produced by Otagiri, is commonly called the Kon Tiki mug due to its similarity to the sun god on Thor Heyerdahl’s raft of the same name.
This mug can be found on page 24 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
This vintage mug by Otagiri is commonly called the “Peanut” mug because the texture on the back resemble that of a peanut. While particular mug is brown, the “Peanut” mug came in a variety of colors, such a tan, gray, and green. Many variations of this mug can be found with restaurant and bar names imprinted on them.
On the bottom of this mug is printed “Imported by Otagiri Co”. There also is a gold-colored sticker on the bottom with “OMC” and “Japan” on it.
This Tiki mug can be found on page 34 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Mug, Otagiri, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This is a matchbook cover from the Outrigger Lounge and Tropic Bowl in Rochester, MN.
On the front, outside cover is printed “Outrigger Lounge”, “Dancing Entertainment Nightly”, and “Fifth Ave S.E. & Fourth St. Rochester, Minnesota” next to a Tiki. On the other side is “Tropic Bowl”, “20 Lanes”, and “Elbo Room” and a shield with crossed spears.
Found in the Labeled, Matchbook, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
These 16 ounce glazed ceramic Tiki mugs, produced by Pony Express Creations, represent Kanaloa, Ku, Kane, and Lono, respectively. Kanaloa is God of the Ocean. Ku is Architect and Maker of War. Kane is The Creator. And, Lono is God of Peace and Prosperity.
Found in the Mug, Polynesian Pop, Pony Express Creations, and Tiki Collections.
These 20 ounce glazed ceramic Tiki mugs, produced by Pony Express Creations, represent Kanaloa, Ku, Kane, and Lono, respectively. Kanaloa is God of the Ocean. Ku is Architect and Maker of War. Kane is The Creator. And, Lono is God of Peace and Prosperity.
Found in the Mug, Polynesian Pop, Pony Express Creations, and Tiki Collections.
This ceramic two ounce shot glass depicts Kane, The Creator, and has a leather strap for hanging around your neck.
Found in the Mug, Polynesian Pop, Pony Express Creations, and Tiki Collections.
These 2 ounce glazed ceramic Tiki shotglasses, produced by Pony Express Creations, represent Kanaloa, Ku, Kane, and Lono, respectively. Kanaloa is God of the Ocean. Ku is Architect and Maker of War. Kane is The Creator. And, Lono is God of Peace and Prosperity.
Found in the Mug, Polynesian Pop, Pony Express Creations, and Tiki Collections.
This glazed, ceramic Tiki mug is manufactured by Tiki Farm exclusively for Ron Jon Surf Shop. This limited edition run of 500 was designed by Drew Brophy. This large mug stands 8 inches tall and holds 23 ounces. On the front is a big-toothed Tiki, wearing shorts, with a surfboard standing upright behind him. This Tiki has noticably large arms and feet. On the reverse side, in raised relief on the base, is “Ron Jon”. Also, inscribed is “Wahgi The Wave Warrior”. Near the top is a medallion depicting a man riding a surfboard. On the bottom is “Drew by Tiki Farm © 2005″. The whole mug is brown with a wood-grain texture.
This carved monkeypod Tiki mug, depicting Ku, is 4 inches tall and holds 12 ounces. On the bottom are two stickers. One of which says “Slii Woods Honolulu” and the other “Made in Philippines”.
Engraved on the bottom of this small wood statue is “Tangaroa” and on the back is “Kapina of Rotorua”. Tangaroa is a Polynesian sea-god who separated the sky from the earth. To the best of my knowledge, Rotorua is located in New Zealand.
The vintage Tiki bowl, which looks like an owl, is approximately 7 inches wide and 3 3/4 inches tall. On the bottom of the Bird of Paradise bowl is inscribed “Designed by Steve Crane Associates”.
This bowl can be can be found on page 3 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Bowl, Polynesian Pop, Steve Crane, and Tiki Collections.
On the bottom of the shakers, it reads “Design by S Crane” and “Japan”. On the back of each is “Kon-Tiki”.
Salt and pepper shakers similar to this can be found on page 116 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Labeled, Polynesian Pop, Salt and Pepper Shakers, Steve Crane, and Tiki Collections.
This blue glaze ceramic mug is produced by Tiki Farm. It is an official Trader Vic’s Suffering Bastard mug with the Tiki Bar TV logo embedded in silver and gold on the back.
Inscribed on the bottom of the mug is “Trader Vic’s by Tiki Farm” and “© 2002″
This bottle opener, made from resin, depicts Ku, Architect and Maker of War.
Found in the Tiki Collection.
This Drei Moai limited edition Tiki mug, designed by Squid, was limited to a run of 250 mugs. My particular mug is number 62. This emerald green-glazed three-footed mug stands approximately 8 1/4 inches tall. The following description is from Tiki Farm:
The mug is a footed tall cylindrical mug with 3 Moai Sentinels flanking the perimeter. Smooth lava rim overflow transitions into a pebbled-rock style rim and a scraped backdrop with 3 potbellied grimacing Moai’s (please take note of the “outie” belly buttons).
On the bottom of the mug, it reads “Limited Edition of 250″, “Tiki Farm”, and “Squid”.
Found in the Mug, Polynesian Pop, Tiki, and Tiki Farm Collections.
This glazed ceramic Tiki mug was produced by Tiki Farm for the Lakanuki Bar in Mammoth Lake, CA. From Tiki Farm’s website, this mug features a permanent fired decal commemorating it to the Lakanuki. The total production run on this customized mug was 147 each.
Found in the Labeled, Mug, Polynesian Pop, Tiki, and Tiki Farm Collections.
This tall, vase-like Tiki mug, produced by Tiki Farm, is known variously as the Ka Hale Tiki mug, the House of Tiki mug, and the Shaka mug. This mug depicts a Tiki with a large, toothy grin doing the shaka sign with both hands. The mug is marked to look as if carved from wood.
On the front of the base of the mug is written “Aloha” while on the back are three footprints, as if someone had walked on a sandy beach. In raised letter on the back of the mug is “Ka Hale Tiki” and in pressed lettering is “House of Tiki”, “Costa Mesa”, “Newport Bch”, and “So Cal”. On the bottom of the mug is pressed letter is “Tiki Farm © 2003″.
This ceramic mug, a reproduction of the original Mr. Bali Hai mug, depicts a headhunter with a bone through his nose and was produced by Tiki Farm for the Bali Hai Restaurant on Shelter Island in San Diego, CA.
On the bottom of the mug are the following: “‘Mr Bali Hai’ made exclusively for the Bali Hai Restaurant”, “San Diego, Calif.”
A variation of this Tiki mug can be found on page 17 of Tiki Quest - Collecting the Exotic Past by Duke Carter.
Found in the Labeled, Mug, Polynesian Pop, Tiki, and Tiki Farm Collections.
This Tres Tiki limited edition Tiki bowl, designed by Von Franco, was manufactured by Tiki Farm as part of their artist series and limited to a run of 300 bowls. My particular mug is number 34. This three-footed bowl stands approximately 3 inches tall, has a brown glazed exterior and a green-glazed interior. It depicts three artists at Tikis: Von Franco, Shag, and the Pizz.
Inscribed on the side of the bowl is “Von Franco”, “Shag”, and “Pizz”. On the bottom of the mug, it reads “© 2003″ and “Von Franco by Tiki Farm”.
Found in the Bowl, Polynesian Pop, Tiki, and Tiki Farm Collections.
This is an example of the common Leilani mug. Thousands of these were produced by Orchids of Hawaii and sold at Tiki bars and Polynesian restaurants. This glazed ceramic mug has no manufacturers marks. Engraved on the base is “Tiki Leilani”.
Found in the Mug, Polynesian Pop, and Tiki Collections.
This ceramic mug, depicting Ki’i, the Creator God, was produced by Treasure Craft. It is molded to look like it was carved from wood.
On the back is inscribed “Treasure Craft Hawaii”, “No 72″, and “19©60″
This Treasure Craft mug can be found on page 63 of Treasure Craft Pottery & Pottery Craft Stoneware by George A. Higby.
Found in the Mug, Tiki, and Treasure Craft Collections.
These are matchbook covers from the Waikiki Room in the Hotel Nicollet which later became the Pick-Nicollet Hotel.
The Hotel Nicollet matchbook is relatively simple with “Waikiki Room”, “Hotel Nicollet”, and “Minneapolis” on one side and a drawing of a Tiki on the other. The Pick-Nicollet matchbook cover has “Jolly Miller Charcoal Broiler” on one side with the following on the other: “Pick-Nicollet an Albert Pick Hotel”, “Minneapolis, Minn FE 3-3177″, and “Exotic Waikiki Room” with a drawing of a Tiki and a Tiki bar.
Found in the Hotei, Labeled, Matchbook, Polynesian Pop, Tiki, and Twin Cities Collections.
I call this wood Tiki statue the Flower Tiki because of the flower carved in its forehead.
On the bottom of this carved, wood Tiki statue is engraved “Lapaula 2004″.
On the bottom of this carved, wood Tiki statue is engraved “Siale 2004″.
I call this carved, wood Tiki statue the Sunrise Tiki because of the sun carved into its forehead.
On the bottom of this carved, wood Tiki statue is “Lapaula ‘04″.
This glazed, ceramic Tiki mug is manufactured by Tiki Farm for Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge,a Polynesian-themed tiki bar in Minneapolis, MN.
The mug was designed by Tiki tOny and manufactured by Tiki Farm. This mug is in the shape of a martini glass with a tiki as the stem. On the base, in raised letters, is "Psycho Suzi's". On the bottom of the mug, are the words "Tiki tOny by Tiki Farm".
This glazed, ceramic Tiki mug was designed by Squid for The Tikiyaki Orchestra for their 2008 appearance at The Hukilau.
This mug had a limited production run of 120 mugs and came in Tahitian Blue. On the front is depicted a tiki. On the back are the words "The Tikiyaki Orchestra" and "Hukilau 2008". On the bottom is "© 2008 Squid".
Found in the Labeled, Mug, Tiki, and Tiki Conventions Collections.
This glazed, ceramic Tiki mug is commonly known as the Droopy Tiki. It is white with the logo, "The St Paul", of the St. Paul insurance company on the back and "Modern China" and "USA" inscribed on the bottom.
Found in the Labeled, Modern China, Mug, and Tiki Collections.
This brown, glazed, ceramic Maori-stylized Tiki mug was designed by Paul Nielsen and sold by Munktiki. There is a hole on the top of each fist for inserting a spear. Printed on the bottom is "Muntiki Imports™ 2015".
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