The main body of this mug is designed to look like a section of yellow bamboo, and the handle is actually a bird, climbing up the bamboo. The mug features the same high quality double-wall construction as many of the Steve Crane Associates designs. Gabe Florian was associated with the design of the Mauna Loa and this mug is quite likely his design (although this is not verified). The drink that came in this mug was called the Polynesian Pidgeon. As the menu says, "Two or more will stimulate you enough to give yourself away. Watch out!"

Production

Designer

Gabe Florian

Manufacturer

HF Pottery

Producer

Mauna Loa - Detroit

Date

from ?-?

Physical Characteristics

Material

Ceramic

Colour

Yellow

Dimensions

3"W x 6"H

Capacity

8 fl. oz.

Imagery

Animal

Marking

"Design by Mauna Loa Detroit" inscribed on bottom.