Tiki Mugs
Jiangshi Mug - First Edition - Blue & Gray - by Motu Mikey - for Wusong Road
aka Chinese Hopping Vampire Mug - by Motu Mikey - for Wusong Road in 8 collections
This is a mug shaped like the bust of a Jiangshi, one of the hopping vampires of Chinese folklore and popular films.
From Wusong Road:
"Introducing a two piece and multi-color unique figural mug shaped like a Jiangshi! This one-of-a-kind ceramic masterpiece created by artist Motu Mikey combines traditional Chinese folklore with functional traditional tiki artistry, making it the perfect conversation starter and a must-have for collectors and tiki enthusiasts alike.
Designed for a fast paced bar, this high-fire stoneware piece is durable, dishwasher safe and chip resistant."
Has a lid with straw hole.
This first edition in blue and gray was followed by a second edition in red and gray.
The Drooling Bastard - 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Edition - Red - by Eekum Bookum - for Tonga Hut North Hollywood
aka Tonga Hut Drooling Bastard Red in 4 collections
This is a mug shaped the Drooling Bastard (a crude Tiki made of volcanic rock, holding a bowl, with water trickling out of his mouth and into the bowl). It is based on the original fountain sculpture at the Tonga Hut which is the mascot for the Loyal Order of the Drooling Bastard.
This red with black highlights Drooling Bastard mug was released at Tonga Hut in North Hollywood at their annual St. Patrick’s Day potluck party on March 17, 2023.
Made by Eekum Bookum and limited to 100 mugs, the mug was only sold at the bar. The mug sold out a few days after it was released.
This limited edition was sold as a set with a matching miniature jigger version of the red Drooling Bastard mug for $130.
Exotikon 2023 Marquesan Tiki Mug - Bone Wipe Edition - by Jordan Reichek & Tufan Sezer
in 4 collections
From Exotikon's website store:
"Our EXOTIKON FESTIVAL MUGS are inspired by the subject of our theatrical stage production of 'AN EVENING AT THE TIKIS'. The TIKIS was the legendary Polynesian Theme Park that operated in Monterey Park, California from the early 1960s thru the early 1980s.
The SATIN BLACK version of this mug is inspired by the Hawaiian tourist favorite, COCO JOE'S. Measuring at 10.5 inches tall these mugs are HUGE just like DANNY BALSZ himself! They feature a stylized Marquesan Tiki god as depicted in a famous photo by SVEN KIRSTEN from both THE BOOK of TIKI and OCEANIC ARTS: The Godfathers of TIKI.
This velvety satin black glaze makes this mug colorway look as if it something out of THE TIKIS park's gift shop. Includes a removable lid with straw hole.
This BONE WIPE colorway is limited to 250 mugs only. Here is the remaining stock from EXOTIKON ONE and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Comes with some EXOTIKON print swag such as official postcard and show program! (while supplies last)
Design by EXOTIKON founder, JORDAN REICHEK and Sculpt by TUFAN SEZER. MADE IN THE USA."
Exotikon 2023 Marquesan Tiki Mug - Satin Black Coco Joe's Edition - by Jordan Reichek & Tufan Sezer
in 2 collections
From Exotikon's website store:
"Our EXOTIKON FESTIVAL MUGS are inspired by the subject of our theatrical stage production of 'AN EVENING AT THE TIKIS'. The TIKIS was the legendary Polynesian Theme Park that operated in Monterey Park, California from the early 1960s thru the early 1980s.
The SATIN BLACK version of this mug is inspired by the Hawaiian tourist favorite, COCO JOE'S. Measuring at 10.5 inches tall these mugs are HUGE just like DANNY BALSZ himself! They feature a stylized Marquesan Tiki god as depicted in a famous photo by SVEN KIRSTEN from both THE BOOK of TIKI and OCEANIC ARTS: The Godfathers of TIKI.
This velvety satin black glaze makes this mug colorway look as if it something out of THE TIKIS park's gift shop. Includes a removable lid with straw hole.
This COCO JOE'S BLACK colorway is limited to 150 mugs only. Here is the remaining stock from EXOTIKON ONE and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Comes with some EXOTIKON print swag such as official postcard and show program! (while supplies last)
Design by EXOTIKON founder, JORDAN REICHEK and Sculpt by TUFAN SEZER. MADE IN THE USA."
Blowfish Mini Mug - Second Edition - Blue - for Trader Vic's
in 5 collections
This is a small blue blowfish mini mug that holds 2 oz. It is a match to the larger 16 oz blowfish mug put out by Trader Vic's. Both the full-sized and mini blowfish mugs were issued in yellow first editions and blue second editions.
Hexamond Mug - Zak Edition - Light Brown & Teal - by MakaTiki
in 1 collection
This hexagonal-shaped container has a tiki with clasped hands at either end and a rectangular opening at top. Produced in a variety of color combinations.
Tiki Kon 2023 Event Mug - Happy Traveler Face Edition - by VanTiki
aka Version A, Final Voyage S.S. Mai Tai Mug 2023 in 7 collections
This Happy Traveler Face Edition is one of three box-shaped mugs (square buckets) issued for the 2023 Tiki Kon in Portland, Oregon.
These three versions (A, B, and C on bottoms) hearken back to prior Tiki Kon mugs done by VanTiki.
This version (A) hearkens back to the Happy Traveler Menehune mug issued in 2015 that was in turn based on an idol which is currently on display at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu. The tiki face side has half-circle eyes, a small narrow nose, and an elliptical/oval mouth. The other versions feature a winking face with tongue sticking out (C, which has the face of the 2020 Eye of the Tiki), and a tiki face with a dog-bone shaped mouth (B, which has the face of the 2018 Volcano mug).
Forbidden Rye - Second Edition - - by Bauer Pottery - for Lost Temple Traders
aka Forbidden Rye II in 3 collections
This mug features a cobra twined around and bursting through the stonework of an ancient Egyptian pillar decorated with lotus blossoms and with an oil brazier on top.
The name is inspired by Skipper Melissa (Melissa Nickoloff from Trader Sam's) and her cocktail, the "Temple of the Forbidden Rye" and the Indiana Jones ride in Adventureland which welcomes visitors to the Temple of the Forbidden Eye.
Melissa has stated that she wanted to do a tiki riff on "The Lion's Tail" which is a classic bourbon drink with allspice and lime. Her cocktail also seems to have some DNA from the classic tiki "Western Sour" cocktail which includes bourbon/falernum/lime (named "Zambezi Sour" on the Sam's menu). Melissa's cocktail includes:
1.75 oz rye whiskey, 0.5 oz St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, 1 oz pineapple juice, 0.5 oz lime juice, 0.5 oz ginger syrup, 0.25 oz Falernum, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
From the Lost Temple Traders website:
"Deep in the heart of the darkest jungle lies the ruins of a Lost Temple. The stone pillars that mark the entrance come with an ominous warning: Forbidden. What wonders await inside? What horrors?
The second edition Forbidden Rye is made in collaboration with Tiki Bauer, and is limited to 250 pieces. It is our loving nod to Skipper Melissa's modern classic cocktail.
Forbidden Rye is estimated to ship Q4 2022 (hopefully a lot sooner barring any unforeseen challenges as they're already in production, but this is our safe estimate given the state of the world)."
This edition was preceded by the first edition which was a light brown/tan with green glazed snake.
*NOTE: These second edition mugs went out at beginning of February 2023.
Pink Flamingo Mug - Resort-O-RAMA 2023 - by Eekum Bookum - for Flamingo Resort
in 2 collections
This mug is shaped like an upright flamingo on a square base with flowers.
It was issued for the first ever Resort-O-Rama at the Pink Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa, California -- held on March 2nd-5th, 2023.
One-Eyed Willie & Bone Organ Mug - First Edition - Antiqued Bone - by Big Toe - for The Lost Inferno
aka The Bone Organ in 5 collections
The front of this mug features One Eyed Willie, himself, wearing his eyepatch and pirate tri-corner hat -- from the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg, The Goonies.
The reverse features one of the most impressive booby traps from the film -- The Bone Organ, made of skeletal remains, with finger bones for both sets of keys and carved bone for the pipes. A full skeleton torso and head is the centerpiece to the whole instrument. The entire organ is connected to a system of pulleys connected to the rock wall that blocks the path down to the lagoon where Willie's ship, the Inferno sits.
Tales From the Black Lagoon - Second Edition - Blue - by Nubu Custom Art (Alex Woody) - for Strong Water Anaheim
in 14 collections
This is a lidded mug shaped like the shrunken head of the Creature from the Black Lagoon. The first edition was in green and this version is blue.
Fu Manchu - for Arte del Bar
in 0 collections
This is a mug inspired on the classic Fu Manchu model. Featuring a stylized stereotypical Asian male face with a long mustache. Back has long hair braid. The color is inspired by old asian statues. Designed by Incorvix, an Argentinian Tiki Artist.
This version was produced for Arte del Bar in Argentina.
9 inches tall. Holds 15 oz.