Tiki Mugs
The Islands Phoenix Palm Tree Bowl
in 1 collection
This bowl from The Islands in Phoenix, Arizona has palm trees on one side, and open ocean on the other. Painted on a white pedestal bowl base.
Anatomical Heart Sharer
aka Till Death Do Us Part Heart Mug in 2 collections
This is a mug shaped like an anatomical heart for two to share a drink out of. Designed for the Eat Your Heart Out Anatomical Valentines Shop, this mug features ventricle holes for straws and the words “Til Death Do Us Part.”
Buzz's Steakhouse Daga Warrior Mug
in 1 collection
This tiki mug from Daga is slightly flared at the top and bottom, and has a tiki with gritted teeth, small almond-shaped slanted eyes, and a "V" design on its forehead. Brown glazed exterior with white interior. Features a heat decal reading: "Lanikai Pearl City Kona The Original Buzz's Steakhouse" on back.
Gorilla Sweat Mug - by Heublein Pottery - for Jose Cuervo Tequila
in 1 collection
This is a two handled mug featuring a Gorilla on the front and a recipe for "Gorilla Sweat" on the back (2 jiggers Cuervo Especial, 1 twist lemon, 1 stick cinnamon, 1 or 2 cloves, boiling cider or water, pat of butter). This was a promotional item from Jose Cuervo tequila. From Hueblin Pottery.
Hawaiian Village Little Surfer Girl Mug
in 3 collections
This mug depicts a girl surfing, and is from the Hawaiian Village in Tampa, FL. This version has a girl painted brown with a red skirt on the front, red fish in the sea below her, and blue waves all around. The top and bottom rims are white, and the back reads "Hawaiian Village 'Hawaii In Tampa'" in black on back.
Blue Max Club Bamboo Mug
in 1 collection
This hiball mug is shaped like a piece of bamboo and was manufactured for The Blue Max Club in Lahaina, HI. The Blue Max was well known in the 70s and saw the likes of Elton John and other performers. Most recently, the site of the club has been converted to a BJs Chicago Style Pizzeria.
Tiki Farm Clamshell Bowl For Tonga Hut North Hollywood
in 3 collections
A traditionally shaped clamshell bowl for 2-4 people to share. This bowl has a textured exterior with a smooth interior. The glaze is a combination of tan and a muted seafoam green with hints of browns and ambers. Used to serve the "Tonga Hut Treasure" which is described as: “This creamy, almond and light rum potion comes with a surprise at the bottom of the bowl. Find the pearl and take it home…” (Spoiler alert: It’s a cute pearly pendant.)
Judges' Beyond The Reef Mug
in 1 collection
Judges' Beyond the Reef was a log cabin style building converted over to a South Seas Polynesian theme. The restaurant ran from 1958 to 1987 when the business was sold and converted to a Mexican restaurant. Their signature drink, the "Sneaky Tiki," was sold in this dark brown Tiki shaped mug with a broad nose, large lips, and a tall headdress.
The Big Tapa Ru for Germaine's Luau
in 7 collections
The Big Tapa Ru was designed by Sam Gambino for KC Co. The mug is shaped like a tiki head and has large oval eyes, incredibly wide nostrils, a big toothy grin and a triangle on his forehead. This version was made (and marked) for Germaine's Luau.
Hot Rod Hula Hop 6 Mug Limited Edition
aka Hot Rod Hula Hop 6 Mug LTD in 4 collections
This limited edition brown mug with bisque face and glazed trim and interior was produced by PopTiki. The mug features a depiction of the Kahiki Restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. There is also a Super Limited full color version that was a collaboration between Pop Tiki of Colorado and Tortuga Tile Works. The SLTDs were auctioned off at Hot Rod Hula Hop’s Mystery Bowl Auction to benefit Cure CMD.
Oriental Garden Palm Tree Mug
in 0 collections
This mug was manufactured by Otagiri for Oriental Garden in Haverhill, MA. The mug is white, with a large palm tree in painted relief on the front, with "Oriental Garden" in raised black letters. Also has painted clouds and mountain landscape, all in relief. OMC sticker on bottom.
PopTiki P-33 Glass Float Mug for Adrift
in 0 collections
This is a ceramic mug shaped like a glass fish float with cork spacer at top and bottom. Marked for "Adrift" in Denver, CO.