This mug was made by Bauer Pottery in 2019 as a test from molds they found in their facilities. The mug was originally designed for Disney, and this version still has the Copyright Disney stamp from the mold. There were only two of this mug made and sold, and both had this glaze. I saw them when I was visiting the Bauer showroom in September 2019 and had to have them, so I bought this one, and the Chanting Tiki mug as well.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Glossy Blue Green Hombre. Disney Copyright stamp from the mold on the bottom. No straw hole.
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Tiki Mug Design
Disneyland Pele Mug - Blue Green Ombre Glaze
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This mug was made by Bauer Pottery in 2019 after the molds were found in their warehouse. There are only two known to have been produced by Bauer in 2019, both in this same glaze that were tests of the molds and glaze, and they were sold in the Bauer showroom. They still retain the 'Copyright Disney' stamp from the mold, but unlike the original mug, do not have a straw hole. Copyright issues likely prevented Bauer from making more of these.
Original description of the mug sculpt: Very large tiki based on the volcano goddess Pele from the lanai pre-show at the Enchanted Tiki Room in Disneyland. Original design by Rolly Crump, adapted design by Jody Daily, and sculpt by Squid. Jody Daily's original design called for the volcano lid to be used for flaming garnish, with a straw hole on the side, but Disney opted to instead put the straw hole through the top for safety reasons. "Disney" imprinted in the mold on the bottom.