I feel so lucky that I was able to attend the Grand Opening of Max's South Seas Hideaway in Grand Rapids. I flew in that morning and stayed at at the bar from open to close! I knew I had to get one of these mugs from Gecko, so upon entering the bar, I basically stalked him until he was ready to start selling, and got #2 of 30. The mug is incredible, as is the bar.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Came with a limited print of all the beam carvings Gecko did for the bar.
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Gecko'z South Seas Hawaii Max's Beam Green
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This mug was designed and made by Gecko. It was based on one of the 30 carvings Gecko did for Max's South Seas Hideaway that he carved from beams from the old Ward Warehouse. This version was made by Gecko in Hawaii in an edition of 30 and sold, by Gecko, at the grand opening of Max's in October 2019. A print of all 30 of the carvings was also given with the mug purchase. Gecko continues to make more editions of this sculpt in Hawaii. The sculpt is also produced at Max's in house ceramic studio in various colors and AP Glazes by their ceramic artist.