Tiki Mugs
JerK Kustoms Cyco Skull Test Glaze
in 1 collection
This is a mug shaped like a skull with no lower jaw. The design comes from Jan's favorite band, the Suicidal Tendencies. Glaze color and details on test glaze pieces vary.
Toltec Column Figure Decanter Brown
in 2 collections
This decanter was a promotional item for a tequila company. Originally, it came with six ceramic shot glasses. These were made in both a green and a brown glaze. The decanter features a column figure -- one of four which would have supported the roof of the first chamber at the sanctuary of the Temple of Quetzalcóatl at Tula. In battle gear, this warrior holds an átlatl or dart launcher, carries darts in his left hand, bears a curved sword, and holds bags of copal, a kind of incense. On his chest he wears the stylized butterfly emblem of the Toltec.
Toltec Column Figure Decanter Green
in 2 collections
This decanter was a promotional item for a tequila company. Originally, it came with six ceramic shot glasses. These were made in both a green and a brown glaze. The decanter features a column figure -- one of four which would have supported the roof of the first chamber at the sanctuary of the Temple of Quetzalcóatl at Tula. In battle gear, this warrior holds an átlatl or dart launcher, carries darts in his left hand, bears a curved sword, and holds bags of copal, a kind of incense. On his chest he wears the stylized butterfly emblem of the Toltec.
Gecko Moai Statue
in 1 collection
This is a statue shaped like a Moai, showing head and torso with hands clasped over stomach. Standing on a rocky base. Versions of this statue may differ in glaze or detail or feature groupings of two or more Moai in various states of exposure.
Bali-Hai Painted Moai Mug
in 4 collections
This is the wider of the OMC painted-eyes moai. Streaky beige color, with painted eye details. "Bali-Hai, Northport, L.I., N.Y." in black on back.
Latitude 20° OMC Bug Eyed Moai
aka Otagiri Marquesan Moai in 4 collections
This mug by Otagiri was used at many restaurants, and is commonly called the Bug-Eyed Moai. This one is from Latitude 20°, Torrance, California. The mug is of a stylized moai, more narrow at the top, and having distinctive large, rounded eyeballs. The glaze is two-toned, with a beige overlaid with a darker streaky brown. The interior is white, base is white and concave.
JerK Kustoms Waha Nui Lagoon Blue/White
aka JerK Kustoms Big Mouth Blue/White in 1 collection
This version of WAHA NUI "the big mouth" has a blue exterior glaze and a white interior glaze. The mug is shaped like a Tiki head with a large crescent shaped smile lined with large squarish teeth.
JerK Kustoms Waha Nui Yellow/Orange
aka JerK Kustoms Big Mouth Yellow/Orange in 1 collection
This version of WAHA NUI "the big mouth" has a yellow exterior glaze and an orange interior glaze. The mug is shaped like a Tiki head with a large crescent shaped smile lined with large squarish teeth.
JerK Kustoms Waha Nui Green/Yellow
aka JerK Kustoms Big Mouth Green/Yellow in 1 collection
This version of WAHA NUI "the big mouth" has a green exterior glaze and a yellow interior glaze. The mug is shaped like a Tiki head with a large crescent shaped smile lined with large squarish teeth.
Holo Kai Waka Taua Prototype
aka Gecko Maori War Canoe Prototype for Holo Kai in 1 collection
The Waka Taua was designed and manufactured by Gecko. It is a Maori war canoe with a tiki at the front with beautiful Maori designs along the sides. This version is a prototype that was designed and marked for the Holo Kai in Waikiki, but they did not use Gecko'z design and it never went into production.
Hawaiian Ku in Blue Velvet
aka Hawaiian Ku in Bronze Verdigris in 2 collections
This is a mug shaped like a traditional Hawaiian Ku head. It has a large nose, slanted almond eyes, a bow-tie shaped mouth, and is covered in rough pitted tool maker marks. This version is a limited edition with mottled turquoise blue and yellow over black for an antiqued bronze verdigris effect.
Hawaiian Village Vancouver Geisha Mug
in 1 collection
Designed for the Hawaiian Village restaurant in Vancouver, BC by Erneli Food Equipment, this all-white mug is of a woman's full body, with a fan in her hand. "Hawaiian Village" in block letters and a phone number on back.