This mug is modeled after a Barney West tiki carving that lives out front of Trader Vic's in Emeryville, California.
Woody Miller was commissioned to create these mugs for the "Tiki Dreams: From Far-Away Fantasy to Pop-Culture Phenomenon" exhibit at the Napa Valley Museum in Yountville from May 20th - December 31st.
Curated by Baby Doe & Otto von Stroheim of Tiki Oasis, this exhibition illuminates California’s leading role in creating and defining Tiki as an American pop-culture phenomenon, showcasing artifacts from Northern California Tiki bars and restaurants, many of which have never been exhibited before. Works by contemporary Tiki artists will also be featured, celebrating the movement’s enduring influence and exciting future.
Mugs are on sale at the location only.
A green and white mug featuring a cactus with a Birdman Tiki carved into the front. Design based on the Birdman Tiki, carved by Barney West and erected in 1962, outside of Trader Vic's in Old Town Scottsdale, AZ.
This event mug was issued for the fourth annual Arizona Tiki Oasis, the twin event to the San Diego Tiki Oasis, and held on April 28th-May 1st, 2022. This was held at the Valley Ho resort (est. 1956) in Old Town Scottsdale.
The mug was issued with the "Deluxe Evening Resort Pass" which was a value of $200, and $100 more than the "Regular Evening Resort Pass" without mug, so initial value can be estimated at $100.
A mug shaped like a full body Tiki with large concentric circle eyes, a small mouth, and a spot on base to put a paper umbrella. The mug was sculpted and manufactured by Tiki Diablo (Danny Gallardo) with inspiration from Barney West. Available in a brown glaze and a bluish brown glaze (75 pieces of each) and produced in honor of the 12th Anniversary of Forbidden Island, Alameda, CA. Released at the bar/party, Sunday, April 22, 2018.
This glaze version in bone white with details picked out in a brown wash is call ohana and was limited only to staff members.
Inspired by a Barney West tiki that used to grace Southgate mall in Sacramento, CA, this mug was produced by Tiki Diablo, and contains a detailed, multi colored glaze. Commissioned by 'TikiLibrarian', the original sculpt was emasculated (like the Southgate Tiki it was based on). However, encouragement from online tiki groups led to Tiki Diablo restoring the phallus to the mug.
Based on a long fallen Barney West carving at the Mai Kai in Fort Lauderdale, this shot mug was made by Tiki Diablo after having produced a larger full size tiki mug version for the Mai Kai in 2014 which was available in two colors, a "Barney's Brown" and a "Mariner Green" with 150 of each color made. This shot mug version is very similar but reads "Tiki Diablo" across reverse instead of "Mai-Kai" like the full-size mugs.
A full standing tiki mug with a long beak and arms that separate from the body with hands on hips. Design based on the Birdman Tiki, carved by Barney West and erected in 1962, outside of Trader Vic's in Old Town Scottsdale, AZ.
A full standing tiki mug with a long beak and arms that separate from the body with hands on hips. Design based on the Birdman Tiki, carved by Barney West and erected in 1962, outside of Trader Vic's in Old Town Scottsdale, AZ.
A mug based on an original Barney West style Moai carving. The Moai has a topknot, upturned eyes, and a small red mouth. The total edition of this design was limited to 100 mugs (50 green issued first and 50 brown issued second). This, however, is an artist proof, and as such, glaze color and other details are unique.
A mug shaped like a full body Tiki with large concentric circle eyes, a small mouth, and a spot on base to put a paper umbrella. The mug was sculpted and manufactured by Tiki Diablo (Danny Gallardo) with inspiration from Barney West. Available in a brown glaze and a bluish brown glaze (75 pieces of each) and produced in honor of the 12th Anniversary of Forbidden Island, Alameda, CA. Released at the bar/party, Sunday, April 22, 2018.
A mug shaped like a full body Tiki with large concentric circle eyes, a small mouth, and a spot on base to put a paper umbrella. The mug was sculpted and manufactured by Tiki Diablo (Danny Gallardo) with inspiration from Barney West. Available in a brown glaze and a bluish brown glaze (75 pieces of each) and produced in honor of the 12th Anniversary of Forbidden Island, Alameda, CA. Released at the bar/party, Sunday, April 22, 2018.
This is a tiki mug designed for the Inuhele Atlanta Tiki Home Bar Tour. It is based on a Barney West carving that was installed at the Atlanta Dinkler Luau, AKA the Dobbs House Luau Atlanta, Atlanta Luau, during its operation from the 1950s through 1970s. Additional carving in the form of wood aging and tattooing cover the arms of the figure. Sculpt and manufactured by Eekum Bookum / Vassar. Mug concept by Jonathan M. Chaffin. There is a brown Limited Edition issued for the event, this "Fade Version" from the manufacturer's website (that fades from green at top to brown at bottom), and also a Super Limited Edition of 6.
This is a tiki mug designed for the Inuhele Atlanta Tiki Home Bar Tour. It is based on a Barney West carving that was installed at the Atlanta Dinkler Luau, AKA the Dobbs House Luau Atlanta, Atlanta Luau, during its operation from the 1950s through 1970s. Additional carving in the form of wood aging and tattooing cover the arms of the figure, and the names of the 4 participating home bars circle the base. Sculpt and manufactured by Eekum Bookum / Vassar. Mug concept by Jonathan M. Chaffin. In addition to this Limited Edition there is also a "Fade Edition" (fading from green at top to brown at bottom) from the manufacturer, and also a Super Limited Edition of 6.
A mug shaped like a Tiki with arms at sides, a slightly uptilted head, triangles on cheeks, and a skull at waistline. This brown mug was sculpted and manufactured by Tiki Diablo (Danny Gallardo) for the 10th Anniversary of the Forbidden Island tiki bar in Alameda, CA. Based on a Barney West PNG style tiki.
A full standing tiki mug with a long beak and arms that separate from the body with hands on hips. Design based on the Birdman Tiki, carved by Barney West and erected in 1962, outside of Trader Vic's in Old Town Scottsdale, AZ. This is an artist proof and, as such, each is unique in glaze and detail.
A mug based on an original Barney West style Moai carving. The Moai has a topknot, upturned eyes, and a small red mouth. The total edition of this design was limited to 100 mugs (50 green issued first and 50 brown issued second).
A mug based on an original Barney West style Moai carving. The Moai has a topknot, upturned eyes, and a small red mouth. The total edition of this design was limited to 100 mugs (50 green issued first and 50 brown issued second).
This tall brown mug is based on the Barney West tiki at the Mai Kai garden in Florida. It was designed and produced by Tiki Diablo. It is a full body tiki with a triangular border around the head, red tongue sticking out, and a white masked area across the upper face.
Based on a long fallen Barney West carving at the Mai Kai in Fort Lauderdale, this mug was made by Tiki Diablo for the Mai Kai and the regular edition was available in two colors: "Mariner Green" and a "Barney's Brown" with 150 of each color made. Comes with a resin toucan straw holder. This is an artist proof and, as such, glaze color and detail will vary.
Based on a long fallen Barney West carving at the Mai Kai in Fort Lauderdale, this mug was made by Tiki Diablo for the Mai Kai and was available in two colors, this "Barney's Brown" and a "Mariner Green" with 150 of each color made. Comes with a resin toucan straw holder.
Based on a long fallen Barney West carving at the Mai Kai in Fort Lauderdale, this mug was made by Tiki Diablo for the Mai Kai and was available in two colors, this "Mariner Green" and a "Barney's Brown" with 150 of each color made. Comes with a resin toucan straw holder.
This standing full-bodied Tiki is Maori inspired with Moko face tattoos. The design for this mug is based on a Tiki by carver Barney West that sits in the gardens of the Mai Kai. Each mug comes with a faux lava rock coaster with an LED uplight to illuminate the mug. Available in two colors (this Redwood Ember and a Sausalito Brown) with 100 made in each color. Suggested drink for this mug is the Jet Pilot.
This standing full-bodied Tiki is Maori inspired with Moko face tattoos. The design for this mug is based on a Tiki by carver Barney West that sits in the gardens of the Mai Kai. Each mug comes with a faux lava rock coaster with an LED uplight to illuminate the mug. Available in two colors (this Sausalito Brown and a Redwood Ember) with 100 made in each color. Suggested drink for this mug is the Jet Pilot.
This tall brown mug's design comes from a Barney West moai. It was manufactured by Tiki Farm for Trader Vic's in Chicago. The moai has eyes, a long nose with nostrils and a straight mouth. His hands nearly meet over his belly.
This tall green mug's design comes from a Barney West moai. It was manufactured by Tiki Farm for Trader Vic's in Chicago. The moai has eyes, a long nose with nostrils and a straight mouth. His hands nearly meet over his belly.
This brown maori mug was manufactured by Tiki Farm for Trader Vic's Atlanta, GA location for their 30th Anniversary. The tiki has a jutting chin and open mouth revealing eleven teeth. Its face is adorned with moko.
This moai-shaped mug was produced by Munktiki for the 2006 Hukilau and commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Mai Kai. The brown moai has a large top knot, black eyes and a red mouth.
This green maori mug was manufactured by Tiki Farm for Trader Vic's Atlanta, GA location. The tiki has a jutting chin and open mouth revealing eleven teeth. Its face is adorned with moko.