This mug sculpt was designed by Gecko. This version was produced at the Max's in house ceramic studio. There have been many Artist Proof (AP) versions made by Max's. It was based on one of the 30 carvings Gecko did for Max's South Seas Hideaway that he carved from beams from the old Ward Warehouse. While this version was made at Max's Gecko continues to make more editions of this sculpt in Hawaii.