Gecko'z South Sea Arts
Gecko's South Sea Arts is based out of Honolulu and is owned by the tiki carver Gecko, who also designs mugs.
- Collector Profile
- mytikilife
- On The Web
- Tiki Mugs
- 549
- Swizzle Sticks
- 0
549 Tiki Mugs
-
14 Photos
Aesthete's Pele Mug in 4 collections
- Designer
- Aesthete
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This is a mug shaped like Pele's head emerging from lava rock. Glaze colors and ornamentation vary.
-
4 Photos
Aesthete's Pele Mug Studio Red Lava Glaze in 1 collection
- Designer
- Aesthete
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This is a mug shaped like Pele's head emerging from lava rock. Red face and interior with black cooled lava on rest of exterior.
-
15 Photos
Ali'i Palm Guanko Custom a.k.a. Royal Palm Guanko Custom, Royal Palm Guanko Custom AP - in 8 collections
- Designer
- Gecko
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This mug is sculpted to look like a Milan Guanko styled Tiki with a rootball head lid and skin made to look like the royal palm tree. This is the custom version with cut-out triangles around the base. There is also a bone white version and a brown green combo glaze version.
-
55 Photos
Ali'i Palm Guanko in Bone a.k.a. Royal Palm Guanko in Bone - in 26 collections
- Designer
- Gecko
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This mug is sculpted to look like a Milan Guanko styled Tiki with a rootball head lid and skin made to look like the royal palm tree. This is the bone white version with a dark glaze wash to pick out sculpt details. There is also a brown green combo glaze only available to those following Gecko'z Facebook page.
-
22 Photos
Ali'i Palm Guanko in Green/Brown a.k.a. Royal Palm Guanko in Green/Brown - in 11 collections
- Designer
- Gecko
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This mug is sculpted to look like a Milan Guanko styled Tiki with a rootball head lid and skin made to look like the royal palm tree. This brown green combo glaze was only available to those following Gecko'z Facebook page. Also made in a "bone" glaze.
-
25 Photos
Ali'i Tiki Artist's Proof Edition in 7 collections
- Designer
- Bowana
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
The Ali'i Tiki mug was sculpted by Bowana. It resembles the feathered Kukilimoku figure which can be seen at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu. This is the Artist's Proof Edition limited to 25.
-
5 Photos
Ali'i Tiki Kissed By Pele Edition in 1 collection
- Designer
- Bowana
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
The Ali'i Tiki mug was sculpted by Bowana. It resembles the feathered Kukilimoku figure which can be seen at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu. This version has the Kissed by Pele glaze and lava dripping from the rim of the mug.
-
36 Photos
Ali'i Tiki Limited Edition a.k.a. Ali'i Tiki LTD Edition - in 17 collections
- Designer
- Bowana
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
The Ali'i Tiki mug was sculpted by Bowana. It resembles the feathered Kukilimoku figure which can be seen at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu. This is the Limited Edition limited to 200 with a matte coconut brown exterior and Hawaiian ocean blue interior.
-
6 Photos
Ali'i Tiki Red Eyed Edition for Teddy's Bigger Burgers in 2 collections
- Designer
- Bowana
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
The Ali'i Tiki mug was sculpted by Bowana. It resembles the feathered Kukilimoku figure which can be seen at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu. This is the Red-Eyed Limited Edition made for the grand opening of Teddy's Bigger Burgers. Serial numbered out of 25 on the bottom and comes with a serial numbered & autographed card.
-
14 Photos
Ali'i Tiki Royalty Edition in 5 collections
- Designer
- Bowana
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
The Ali'i Tiki mug was sculpted by Bowana. It resembles the feathered Kukilimoku figure which can be seen at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu. This is the Royalty Edition limited to 10.
-
8 Photos
Angelfish in 4 collections
- Designer
- Gecko
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This is a ceramic sculpture shaped like an angelfish with a Marquesan facial design, including round eyes and tattoo work. These were produced in a variety of glaze colors and custom finishes. Measures: 6.5"H X 1.75"W X 9.25"L
-
9 Photos
Asmat Trophy Skull Mug Custom a.k.a. Asmat Tribal Custom Mug - in 1 collection
- Designer
- Gecko
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This is an original custom piece in a mixed medium. The concept is of a (Dayak Naga Ifugao Asmat) human hunting trophy skull. The mug is sitting on a perch with hand-painted designs and the mug includes feathers, beads, rattan rope, bone, rope, and shells for eyes.
-
31 Photos
Atariki Moai Mug in 9 collections
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This is a mug shaped like a Moai with a topknot. Sculpted by Squid and carved by Gecko. A mixture of two Polynesian cultures; Rapa Nui Easter Island and Autearoa New Zealand. Limited edition of only 25 pieces in pahoehoe lava color with red interior.
-
7 Photos
Atariki Moai Mug AP in 4 collections
- Designer
- Squid
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This mug was designed by Squid and manufactured by Gecko'z South Sea Arts. The moai is brown with a lid shaped like a top knot. His shoulders are embedded in gray rock. This version is an artist proof.
-
6 Photos
Atariki Moai Mug Custom Painted in 1 collection
- Designer
- Gecko
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This is a mug shaped like a Moai with a topknot. Sculpted by Squid and carved by Gecko. A mixture of two Polynesian cultures; Rapa Nui Easter Island and Autearoa New Zealand. This version of the mug is hand painted on the back.
-
6 Photos
Atariki Moai Mug Pahoehoe Black in 1 collection
- Designer
- Squid
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This mug was designed by Squid and manufactured by Gecko'z South Sea Arts. The moai is a glossy black with a lid shaped like a top knot. His shoulders are embedded in gray rock.
-
8 Photos
Atariki Moai Mug Pele Edition in 2 collections
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This is a mug shaped like a Moai with a topknot. Sculpted by Squid and carved by Gecko. A mixture of two Polynesian cultures; Rapa Nui Easter Island and Autearoa New Zealand. The first limited edition has 25 pieces in pahoehoe lava color with red interior. This is the Pele edition.
-
7 Photos
Atariki Moai Mug Red Dirt Edition in 2 collections
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This is a mug shaped like a Moai with a topknot. Sculpted by Squid and carved by Gecko. A mixture of two Polynesian cultures; Rapa Nui Easter Island and Autearoa New Zealand. The first limited edition has 25 pieces in pahoehoe lava color with red interior. This is the Red Dirt edition.
-
5 Photos
Atariki Moai Mug Studio Red Lava Glaze in 1 collection
- Designer
- Gecko
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This is a mug shaped like a Moai with a topknot. Sculpted by Squid and carved by Gecko. A mixture of two Polynesian cultures; Rapa Nui Easter Island and Autearoa New Zealand. This version with Studio Red Glaze has been used on several designs but is only made available to those who visit Gecko at his studio on the island of Oahu.
-
10 Photos
Augie Colon Tiki Mug a.k.a. Sophisticated Savage Mug - in 5 collections
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This mug was created by Gecko as a tribute to music great Augie Colon. The brown tiki is drumming and has an open mouth, revealing the red glazed interior. "Augie Colon" is in raised letters on front base, Gecko logo is on back. Known as both the "Sophisticated Savage" mug and the "Augie Colon" mug.
-
58 Photos
Augie Colon Tiki Mug Custom a.k.a. Sophisticated Savage Mug Custom - in 15 collections
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This mug was created by Gecko as a tribute to music great Augie Colon. The tiki is drumming on a small tiki drum. "Augie Colon" is in raised letters on front base, Gecko logo is on back along with a birdman petroglyph. Known as both the "Sophisticated Savage" mug and the "Augie Colon" mug. Custom/Artist proofs version vary in glazing.
-
5 Photos
Augie Colon Tiki Mug in Spurlin Brown Test Glaze a.k.a. Sophisticated Savage Mug in Spurlin Brown Test Glaze - in 1 collection
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This mug was created by Gecko as a tribute to music great Augie Colon. A yellowish brown Tiki is drumming a small Tiki drum. He has a closed mouth as opposed to the open mouth versions. "Augie Colon" is in raised letters on front base, Gecko logo is on back, as is a birdman petroglyph. Known as both the "Sophisticated Savage" mug and the "Augie Colon" mug. Test glazes have slight glaze variations.
-
23 Photos
Augie Colon Tiki Mug in White Bone a.k.a. Sophisticated Savage Mug in White Bone - in 9 collections
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This mug was created by Gecko as a tribute to music great Augie Colon. A white Tiki with red eyes is drumming a small Tiki drum. He has a closed mouth as opposed to the open mouth versions. "Augie Colon" is in raised letters on front base, Gecko logo is on back, as is a birdman petroglyph. Known as both the "Sophisticated Savage" mug and the "Augie Colon" mug.
-
6 Photos
Augie Colon Tiki Mug in White Bone Test Glaze a.k.a. Sophisticated Savage Mug in White Bone Test Glaze - in 2 collections
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This mug was created by Gecko as a tribute to music great Augie Colon. A white Tiki with red eyes is drumming a small Tiki drum. He has a closed mouth as opposed to the open mouth versions. "Augie Colon" is in raised letters on front base, Gecko logo is on back, as is a birdman petroglyph. Known as both the "Sophisticated Savage" mug and the "Augie Colon" mug. Test glazes have slight glaze variations.
-
38 Photos
Augie Colon Tiki Mug Kissed by Pele a.k.a. Sophisticated Savage Mug Kissed by Pele - in 10 collections
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This mug was created by Gecko as a tribute to music great Augie Colon. A gray Tiki with red eyes is drumming a small Tiki drum. He has an open mouth from which lava is spilling out. Lava is also pouring from the opening at the top. "Augie Colon" is in raised letters on front base, Gecko logo is on back, as is a birdman petroglyph. Known as both the "Sophisticated Savage" mug and the "Augie Colon" mug. This is the "Kissed by Pele" version with custom lava glaze.
-
12 Photos
Augie Colon Tiki Mug Sunken Treasure Custom Edition a.k.a. Sophisticated Savage Mug Sunken Treasure Custom Edition - in 2 collections
- Designer
- Gecko
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This mug was created by Gecko as a tribute to music great Augie Colon and this version is representative of Gecko's "Sunken Treasure" line. The tiki is drumming and has an open mouth. "Augie Colon" is in raised letters on front base, Gecko logo is on back along with a birdman petroglyph. Known as both the "Sophisticated Savage" mug and the "Augie Colon" mug. This version has a slight lean as it is encrusted by coral and sea life. Custom/Artist proofs version vary in glazing.
-
19 Photos
Bamboo Bob a.k.a. Gecko Bamboo Bob - in 8 collections
- Designer
- Gecko
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This version of Alec Yuill-Thornton's classic design was updated by Gecko. This Bob is "carved" into a stalk of bamboo and has a white celadon glazed face. He still keeps the traditional happy Bob eyes and smile.
-
23 Photos
Bamboo Bob Custom a.k.a. Gecko Bamboo Bob Custom - in 8 collections
- Designer
- Gecko
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This version of Alec Yuill-Thornton's classic design was updated by Gecko. This Bob is "carved" into a stalk of bamboo. He still keeps the traditional happy Bob eyes and smile. This is a custom version and, as such, glaze colors and details will vary from piece to piece.
-
9 Photos
Bamboo Wahine with Hibiscus Flower in 3 collections
- Designer
- Gecko
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This is bamboo wahine version of the classic Tiki Bob design. This mug has a carved bamboo look to it with a white face and slanted black coffee-bean-shaped eyes. Additionally, it has a hibiscus flower above the ear that has a matching lei around neck.
-
44 Photos
Basement's Bora Boiler Brown in 22 collections
- Designer
- Basement Kahuna
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This unique mug was designed by Dave Wolfe aka Basement Kahuna and produced by Gecko'z South Sea Arts. The design is based on an ancient Marquesan fan handle image. The mug has two chambers, one in each of the Marquesan tikis. The tikis are connected by a top and bottom base with the top base having a well for 151 in the center. This version features a brown glaze.
-
13 Photos
Basement's Bora Boiler Kissed By Pele in 4 collections
- Designer
- Basement Kahuna
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This unique mug was designed by Dave Wolfe aka Basement Kahuna and produced by Gecko'z South Sea Arts. The design is based on an ancient Marquesan fan handle image. The mug has two chambers, one in each of the Marquesan tikis. The tikis are connected by a top and bottom base with the top base having a well for 151 in the center. This version features Gecko'z Kissed by Pele glaze.
-
2 Photos
Basement's Bora Boiler Prototype in 1 collection
- Designer
- Basement Kahuna
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This unique mug was designed by Dave Wolfe aka Basement Kahuna and produced by Gecko'z South Sea Arts. The design is based on an ancient Marquesan fan handle image. The mug has two chambers, one in each of the Marquesan tikis. The tikis are connected by a top and bottom base with the top base having a well for 151 in the center. This version is a prototype.
-
5 Photos
Basement's Bora Boiler Red Dirt in 2 collections
- Designer
- Basement Kahuna
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This unique mug was designed by Dave Wolfe aka Basement Kahuna and produced by Gecko'z South Sea Arts. The design is based on an ancient Marquesan fan handle image. The mug has two chambers, one in each of the Marquesan tikis. The tikis are connected by a top and bottom base with the top base having a well for 151 in the center. This version features Gecko's red dirt glaze.
-
5 Photos
Basement's Bora Boiler Red Dirt Hand Painted in 1 collection
- Designer
- Basement Kahuna
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This unique mug was designed by Dave Wolfe aka Basement Kahuna and produced by Gecko'z South Sea Arts. The design is based on an ancient Marquesan fan handle image. The mug has two chambers, one in each of the Marquesan tikis. The tikis are connected by a top and bottom base with the top base having a well for 151 in the center. This version features Gecko's red dirt glaze with hand painted tattoos.
-
12 Photos
Benzart Volcano Bowl Fat Lava Glaze in 4 collections
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
The Benzart Volcano Bowl was based on Benzart's sculpted moai and manufactured by Gecko'z South Sea Arts. The bowl has a volcano center and is surrounded by three moai. The exterior glaze is black and lumpy, resembling cooled lava. The interior glaze and the glaze on the moai is red, resembling molten lava.
-
5 Photos
Benzart Volcano Bowl For Breast Cancer Awareness a.k.a. Benzart Volcano Bowl For Charity - in 1 collection
- Designer
- Benzart
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
The Benzart Volcano Bowl was based on Benzart's sculpted moai and manufactured by Gecko'z South Sea Arts. The bowl has a volcano center and is surrounded by three moai. The exterior is done in pink with white lava spilling over it. The colors were done in order to promote Breast Cancer Awareness, for charity.
-
5 Photos
Benzart Volcano Bowl Red Dirt Glaze in 1 collection
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
The Benzart Volcano Bowl was based on Benzart's sculpted moai and manufactured by Gecko'z South Sea Arts. The bowl has a volcano center and is surrounded by three moai. The exterior is done in Gecko'z signature red dirt glaze which is actually a reddish brown. The interior glaze i is red, resembling molten lava.
-
35 Photos
Big Toe Mug Artist Proof in 10 collections
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
Full body Tiki mug with open mouth, slanted coffee-bean-shaped eyes, and brow line incised with repeated triangle pattern. This piece was designed with vintage Hawaiian Island Tikis from the 60's in mind. Many of the Tikis from this period were carved with very big toes on their feet, and many carvers used this style on the islands back then, including the ones who were locked up on the big island's Kulani prison, where more of the very detailed versions came from. Sculpted by Squid. This limited edition of 25 brown & turquoise artist proofs have open mouths that show the interior glaze.
-
58 Photos
Big Toe Mug Custom in 17 collections
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
Full body Tiki mug with open mouth, slanted coffee-bean-shaped eyes, and brow line incised with repeated triangle pattern. This piece was designed with vintage Hawaiian Island Tikis from the 60's in mind. Many of the Tikis from this period were carved with very big toes on their feet, and many carvers used this style on the islands back then, including the ones who were locked up on the big island's Kulani prison, where more of the very detailed versions came from. Sculpted by Squid. Glazes and details vary on custom pieces.
-
37 Photos
Big Toe Mug Green in 18 collections
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
Full body Tiki mug with open mouth, slanted coffee-bean-shaped eyes, and brow line incised with repeated triangle pattern. This piece was designed with vintage Hawaiian Island Tikis from the 60's in mind. Many of the Tikis from this period were carved with very big toes on their feet, and many carvers used this style on the islands back then, including the ones who were locked up on the big island's Kulani prison, where more of the very detailed versions came from. Sculpted by Squid. This is the green glazed version.
-
53 Photos
Big Toe Mug Limited in 21 collections
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
Full body Tiki mug with open mouth, slanted coffee-bean-shaped eyes, and brow line incised with repeated triangle pattern. This piece was designed with vintage Hawaiian Island Tikis from the 60's in mind. Many of the Tikis from this period were carved with very big toes on their feet, and many carvers used this style on the islands back then, including the ones who were locked up on the big island's Kulani prison, where more of the very detailed versions came from. Sculpted by Squid. This is the limited version which has a brown wash over a white/beige exterior. Red glaze on interior.
-
10 Photos
Black Tiki Bowl a.k.a. Gecko Black Tiki Bowl - in 3 collections
- Designer
- Gecko
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This bowl was designed and manufactured by Gecko. The bowl is black with red lava flowing out from the interior. The bowl is supported by seven simple black tiki figures.
-
6 Photos
Blue Volcano Bowl a.k.a. Gecko Blue Volcano Bowl - in 2 collections
- Designer
- Gecko
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
The Blue Volcano Bowl is another Gecko creation. The bowl is blue with a tall volcano in the center. It has the Bumatay fish-tikis around the base and a marquesan tiki head on the side.
-
9 Photos
Bob Sunken Tahitian Pearl Custom in 1 collection
- Designer
- Alec Yuill-Thornton
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This version of Alec Yuill-Thornton's classic design was updated by Gecko at South Sea Arts. This Bob keeps the traditional happy Bob eyes and smile. This is a custom version encrusted with coral sea life and crustaceans attached all over the mug. It also has Tahitian pearls from Moorea for eyes.
-
11 Photos
Bob Sunken Treasure & Kissed By Pele in 1 collection
- Designer
- Alec Yuill-Thornton
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This version of Alec Yuill-Thornton's classic design was updated by Gecko at South Sea Arts. Bob keeps the traditional happy Bob eyes and smile, but this version has a double glaze style with one half in the Sunken Treasure style glaze (encrusted by coral and sea life) and the other half in the Kissed By Pele style glaze (blackened with some liquid lava flowing through).
-
9 Photos
Bob Sunken Treasure Ali'i Edition In Seafoam in 3 collections
- Designer
- Alec Yuill-Thornton
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This version of Alec Yuill-Thornton's classic design was updated by Gecko at South Sea Arts, as part of his "Sunken Treasure" line. This Bob keeps the traditional happy Bob eyes and smile. This is the Ali'i (Royal) version encrusted with coral sea life and crustaceans attached all over the mug. This is a seafoam glaze in light blue and green and is hand-painted to represent the ocean.
-
15 Photos
Bob Sunken Treasure Edition In Custom Green in 4 collections
- Designer
- Alec Yuill-Thornton
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This version of Alec Yuill-Thornton's classic design was updated by Gecko at South Sea Arts, as part of his "Sunken Treasure" line. This Bob keeps the traditional happy Bob eyes and smile. This is a custom version encrusted with coral sea life and crustaceans attached all over the mug. This is a green glazed custom edition.
-
5 Photos
Bora Bora Bob in 1 collection
- Designer
- Gecko
- Manufacturer
- Gecko'z South Sea Arts
This version of Alec Yuill-Thornton's classic design was updated by Gecko. This Bob is "carved" into a stalk of bamboo and has a white celadon glazed face. He still keeps the traditional happy Bob eyes and smile. Additionally, this version has an oyster shell above its head with a pearl, and a hibiscus flower.
Attribution Meta
- Source
- Ooga Mooga
Import Meta
- Source
- Internet Archive
- Date
- 2020-04-23 06:22:10
Entry Meta
- Date Created
- 23 Apr 2020
- Date Updated
- 24 Apr 2020
- Author
- mytikilife
- Missing Info
- Edit Entry