"Bird of Paradise" by Gecko'z South Sea Arts Aloha South Seas Made in Hawaii 2020 on the bottom.
Distinguishing Characteristics
1/1 Tiki Mug. Wood base is 1/1 Authentic Wood from Ward Warehouse Honolulu, Hi carved in the Witco Style.
Collector Gallery
Tiki Mug Design
Max's Kona Kai Frigate Bird - Bird Of Paradise Edition - by Gecko - from an original by Bertiki
in 2 collections
This mug is based on a vintage 10' tall carving of a Frigate Bird done by Jim Casey that originated in 1960 with the opening of the Kona Kai in Philadelphia. It sat above their entryway originally and was salvaged when the Kona Kai was demolished in 1985. Later, it was purchased for Max's along with several other pieces in the Jordan Reichek collection which were catalogued by Sven Tiki in his exhibition catalogue book, The Art of Tiki, in 2017.
*NOTE: This is an exclusive 1/1 version of the Kona Kai Frigate Bird mug created for Max's South Seas Hideaway, but this version is mounted on a piece of wood from the Ward Warehouse and features special detailing and Kustomization by Gecko.