Tiki Mugs
Oceanic Arts Cobra Mug Modern
in 6 collections
This green mug was designed by Oceanic Arts. It is shaped like a coiled cobra. When the mugs were originally produced, they were not a big seller. Bob Van Oosting recalls marking them down to 39 cents to clear them out. The molds then went into storage in the 1980's but, due to requests, Oceanic Arts commissioned a new run of 100 mugs in the original green glaze and 10 in an antiqued finish. These new 2013 runs were produced by Danny Gallardo (Tiki Diablo).
Oceanic Arts Cobra Mug Antiqued Modern
in 3 collections
This green mug was designed by Oceanic Arts. It is shaped like a coiled cobra. When the mugs were originally produced, they were not a big seller. Bob Van Oosting recalls marking them down to 39 cents to clear them out. The molds then went into storage in the 1980's but, due to requests, Oceanic Arts commissioned a new run of 100 mugs in the original green glaze and 10 in an antiqued finish. These new 2013 runs were produced by Danny Gallardo (Tiki Diablo).
Tree of Life Goblet
aka Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room Tangaroa Tree Goblet in 1 collection
This mug was inspired by the Tangaroa Tree (father of all gods and goddesses) in the courtyard of the Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland. The stem of the goblet has a Tiki face whose nose is actually made up of a small separate figure with hands extended. The base and bowl are glossy green. The top bowl has four suspended Tiki Babies flowering from the main tree. This is a one-of-a-kind hand-built piece.
Keli'i Pineapple Chalice
aka Ki'i Akua Pineapple Chalice, Ki'i Akua Pineapple Goblet in 1 collection
A pineapple chalice with two standing Tikis flanked back to back forming the stem. The Tikis are shaped like traditional temple images. Each Tiki has wide round eyes, a large simple headdress, a gaping mouth and has long fingers which meet on its stomach. This Tiki design has often been used by hobbyists using 1963 Duncan molds. It also resembles the early Coco Joe's piece pictured on pg. 167 of Tiki Quest.
Little Big Shot Pineapple Chalice
aka Little Big Shot Pineapple Goblet in 1 collection
A pineapple chalice with a Tiki stem. The Tiki resembles a traditional Hawaiian Ku with his bow-shaped mouth, rows of square teeth, and segmented curved brow line.
Crazy Al Tiki # 13 Custom Mug Valentine's Day Glaze
aka Keeper of the Charm Valentine's Day Glaze in 1 collection
This mug is a very faithful reproduction of a tiki carved by Crazy Al Evans, his # 13 tiki, also known as the "Keeper of the Charm" tiki. C'Al sculpted this mug himself, and it was originally produced by Tiki Farm. The tiki is cupping a small tiki charm in his hands. Marked "cAL Evans", "#13" on the back, along with the series number. This is a special Valentine's Day glaze edition and was part of a set in this glaze color.
Ikani Mug
in 1 collection
This mug has an identical Tiki on either side. The Tiki is squatting on his knees with a grimace on his face and a long headdress flowing down. Mug is white with a wiped black overglaze for a gray appearance. Red lava (blood?) oozes out of the top and down the sides.
Mojave Oasis 2013 Mug
in 4 collections
This mug was designed as a tribute to Benzart and his Tiki statues at Mojave Oasis (formerly at a hotel in Las Vegas) which hold up the Clam Bar. These Tiki mugs have squinting eyes, closed mouths, a surfboard shaped design on the forehead, and very heavily lined brow ridges. They were made for the April 2013 Mojave Oasis event. The mugs are glazed brown with a black antique wash to highlight details of the sculpt.
Taboo Island Coconut Mug Edition #1
aka Taboo Island Coconut Mug in Traditional Brown Glaze in 1 collection
This coconut mug has a rounded three sided shape and was molded off of an actual coconut. Light brown exterior with white interior.
The Skipper Puffer Fish Mug
in 9 collections
This mug is shaped like a puffer fish wearing a skipper's cap. It was sculpted and manufactured by Eekum Bookum (John Mulder). Available in a wide range of colors. Sold by Mahalo Tiki.
Ku Ku Kachoo Retirement Edition Red
in 1 collection
Ku Ku Kachoo was designed by Squid and manufactured by Gecko'z South Sea Arts. The tiki is a full-body Ku. He has long streaming eyes, a deep dogbone-shaped mouth and an upturned chin. This version is similar to the final glaze edition issued at a more affordable price than earlier glaze editions, however, it has a red wiped overglaze.
San Francisco Giants Polynesian Heritage Night Tiki Mug
in 7 collections
This orange Tiki mug, holding up both hands to give a double "shaka" sign, was made for the Polynesian Heritage Night on 9/19/2012 at Pac Bell Park, San Francisco.