This design is modeled after a traditional carved Tahitian tiki head, as used in the early Trader Vic's restaurant chain.

Sven has partnered with Trader Vic's, as before with his Modernist tiki mug, to release this mug along with a 60-page hardbound book written by Sven Kirsten elucidating the origins of the mug’s design & name. The book cover art is by Michael Uhlenkott.

This design, like others in partnership from Sven and Tiki Farm, was released in three different glaze colors. An Aqua Blue glaze version was sold directly from Trader Vic's. This second version in Green glaze is sold through Sven, himself, at marketplaces and other events.