Tiki Mugs
Johnnie Velour Ku Bottle
aka Johnnie Velour Ku Decanter in 0 collections
This bottle, with a Ku Tiki head on one side, was made by Johnnie Velour. Takes a cork at top.
Unreleased Bosko Tiki Mug Test Glaze
in 0 collections
This is a tall Tiki mug with vertical almond shaped eyes and a toothy grimace. It was unreleased, hence the name, but Bosko did make some test glaze pieces.
Smog Monster Mug
aka Hedorah Kaiju Mug in 1 collection
This is a mug shaped like The Smog Monster (Hedorah). Godzilla vs. Hedorah (ゴジラ対ヘドラ Gojira tai Hedorah), was a 1971 Japanese science fiction kaiju film produced by Toho. Directed by Yoshimitsu Banno and featuring special effects by Teruyoshi Nakano, the film starred Akira Yamauchi, Toshie Kimura, and Hiroyuki Kawase. It was the 11th film in the Godzilla series. The film was released theatrically in the United States in the Spring of 1972 by American International Pictures as Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster.
Taboo Cove Momono Po'o Bowl
aka Momono Po'o Bowl in 4 collections
This is a large bowl shaped like a Tiki head. It was created by Bosko for Taboo Cove. Located in the Venetian Resort and Casino overlooking the Strip in Las Vegas, Taboo Cove was the first authentic Tiki bar built in America since the early 1970s. Bosko designed and furnished much of the interior decor. Pictures are archived on his website. Taboo Cove closed its doors in May of 2005. The Momono Po'o Bowl design was produced in several glaze colors (blue, red, orange, brown, etc…).
Pisco Soldeica Huaco Bottle
in 1 collection
This bottle depicts a huaco bifronte (of two faces man and woman) of the pre-Inca culture "tiahuanaco". Huaco is the generic name given in Peru mostly to earthen vessels and other finely made pottery artworks by the Indigenous peoples of the Americas found in pre-Columbian sites such as burial locations, sanctuaries, temples and other ancient ruins. Huacos are not mere earthenware but notable pottery specimens linked to ceremonial, religious, artistic or aesthetic uses in central Andean, pre-Columbian civilizations.
Grinning Totem Head Decanter
aka Pacific Northwest Indian Totem Decanter, Pacific Northwest Native Totem Decanter in 1 collection
This brown glazed totem decanter with cold painted details was manufactured by Victoria Ceramics of Japan. Although often mistaken for Polynesian/Tiki, these pieces are actually Pacific Northwest Native American/Indian style. These were sold in tourist shops throughout the Pacific Northwest. They are one of several different similarly designed pieces from a larger set, including mugs, S&P shakers, etc...
Maui Tiki Hobbyist Broad Nose Moai Mug with Torso
aka Big Moai, Maui Moai in 7 collections
This is a modified Moai Mug cast from a 1963 Duncan mold. It has the addition of a torso that makes it much larger than the usual hobbyist piece. These were made in a variety of glaze combinations.
Little Maximus with Skull Shot Custom
in 0 collections
This is a mug shaped like a Moai with topknot (pukao) - which is removable to use as a shot glass - and holding a skull. The skull is also a separate shot glass. There is a separate base as well. This is a custom unique piece. Both the Custom and Test glaze issues of this design vary and are 1/1. The regular edition was glazed in a "Ghost Glaze" of pale greenish gray. There is also a limited run of Little Maximus in red glaze holding a shrunken head shot (ed. of 25).
Sun-Energy-Light Stacking Tiki Mug
in 2 collections
This mug is one of four in a set of stacking mugs. It has a wide smiling mouth with squarish teeth and a sun ray pattern on both its forehead and around the eyes. Yellow glazed. Part of the "I Lava Tiki Collection" manufactured by One Hundred 80 Degrees.
Air-Water-Breathe Stacking Tiki Mug
in 3 collections
This mug is one of four in a set of stacking mugs. It has horizontal almond eyes, a closed mouth with large lips, and spiral designs on its face. Blue glazed. Part of the "I Lava Tiki Collection" manufactured by One Hundred 80 Degrees.
Life-Leaf-Laughter Stacking Tiki Mug
in 1 collection
This mug is one of four in a set of stacking mugs. It has leaf-shaped eyes, a small nose, and a big grin with its tongue sticking out but only the top row of teeth showing. Green glazed. Part of the "I Lava Tiki Collection" manufactured by One Hundred 80 Degrees.
Pele Head Mug Super Limited Edition
aka Pele Head Mug SLTD Edition in 3 collections
Pele is the goddess of fire, lightning, dance, and volcanoes. She is a popular figure in many stories of ancient Hawaii. This mug shows the angry side of Pele. Though her hair looks like cooled lava, her mouth is open in what appears to be an angry roar! This is the Super Limited Edition with a gold face. The regular Limited Edition came in a variety of other colors.