Tiki Mugs
Intermezzo/Aloha Room Mug - First Edition - by Eekum Bookum
in 5 collections
From Intermezzo's Facebook page:
"This mug has classical tiki elements as well as Florida flair. The front tiki design is inspired by Treasure Craft ceramics of the 50’s, while the Pelican and dock pilings are an homage to St. Pete."
June 9th to July 4th 2021 marked Intermezzo's Pop-Up event to transform their location into the Aloha Room. This mug was timed for release on June 16th to help celebrate that Pop-Up event.
Hale Pūkaua MOTU Three-Piece Mug Set - Second Edition - Awakening Variant - Blue & Purple - by STARR TIKI
aka Castle Grayskull Mug Set in 6 collections
This is a three-piece mug set that when grouped together forms a castle very similar to Castle Grayskull from the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe story franchise.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is an American animated television series produced by Filmation based on Mattel's toy line Masters of the Universe. The show, often referred to as simply He-Man, was one of the most popular animated shows of the 1980s. The franchise has since spawned a huge cult following and resulted in further toys, collectibles, television series, a film, annual convention and much more. Castle Grayskull is a fortress located on the fictional planet Eternia and was a pivotal part of the franchise, having been issued as a playset in the 1980s and serving as a great topic of mystery and machinations in the extended storyline.
Hale Pukaua MOTU is perhaps from an alternate reality where Castle Grayskull was turned into a tiki bar. Some subtle tiki elements decorate the castle, such as a glass fish float in the eye and hibiscus flowers around the ram skull on reverse. It also features the STARR TIKI logo on the reverse. The three mugs included in this set fit together together for display but do not actually interlock. The left and right mugs have indents that allow the center mug to sit into place.
This mug set design is STARR TIKI's first foray into the mug manufacturing world. Designed and produced by Jesse Starr. It was designed as a pre-order of 150 pieces on July 12th, 2020 for the green First Edition and orders began their first delivery in December 2020.
This Second Edition has two color variants: "Awakening" (Blue & Purple) and "Under Seige" (Gold & Purple).
Kumu Tiki Mug - in Psychedelic Red
in 1 collection
Bosko took a few of his mauve Kumu mugs from 2001 and re- glazed and re-fired them into Psychedelic Red. Red with yellow, green and orange specks on the outside. You can still see the original mauve (purple) color on the inside and bottom of the mug.
This mug was designed by Bosko and looks much like some of his carvings, a simple design with large diamond eyes and an open mouth. Marked "Tiki Objects by Bosko" on bottom.
Drooling Bastard Jigger - Dark Blue / Black by Eekum Bookum - for Tonga Hut North Hollywood
in 2 collections
Based on the Drooling Bastard fountain found in Tonga Hut, North Hollywood, this is a miniature Drooling Bastard in shot glass size. The head holds one ounce and if you turn it over, two ounces in the butt.
This limited edition of 100 jiggers sold out in about an hour at the Tonga Hut release party on June 2, 2021.
Forbidden Island 15th Anniversary Mug - Black Dress Glaze - by Tiki Shark - for Forbidden Island
in 7 collections
This mug features a brown standing tiki carrying a woman in a dress. The mug was designed by Tiki Shark (Brad Parker) and manufactured by Munktiki Imports. It comes in two glaze variations, including one where the woman is wearing a red dress and one where she is wearing a black dress. The back features a skull with a "15", bones, and tropical leaves.
The mug was based on one of Tiki Shark's most admired paintings, "Forbidden Island" which in turn was based on the classic 1956 science fiction film, "Forbidden Planet". The tiki is meant to resemble the 1956 film poster's Robbie the Robot and the hula girl resembles the unconscious woman he is holding.
*NOTE: These mugs were cast in two pieces (the main tiki as one piece and the arms of the tiki and the woman as a second piece) and then glued together after having been cast and fired. In some cases the glue did not hold, in which case Forbidden Island offered to replace the mugs, but in most cases all that was required was re-gluing the two pieces back together with a stronger glue such as Liquid Nails.
Forbidden Island 15th Anniversary Mug - Red Dress Glaze - by Tiki Shark - for Forbidden Island
in 10 collections
This mug features a brown standing tiki carrying a woman in a dress. The mug was designed by Tiki Shark (Brad Parker) and manufactured by Munktiki Imports. It comes in two glaze variations, including one where the woman is wearing a red dress and one where she is wearing a black dress. The back features a skull with a "15", bones, and tropical leaves.
The mug was based on one of Tiki Shark's most admired paintings, "Forbidden Island" which in turn was based on the classic 1956 science fiction film, "Forbidden Planet". The tiki is meant to resemble the 1956 film poster's Robbie the Robot and the hula girl resembles the unconscious woman he is holding.
*NOTE: These mugs were cast in two pieces (the main tiki as one piece and the arms of the tiki and the woman as a second piece) and then glued together after having been cast and fired. In some cases the glue did not hold, in which case Forbidden Island offered to replace the mugs, but in most cases all that was required was re-gluing the two pieces back together with a stronger glue such as Liquid Nails.
Ship's Wheel - by Black Lagoon Designs
in 0 collections
This is a small bowl designed like a spoked ship's wheel laying flat.
These were available in different glazes, including brown with white interior or light brown/beige with white interior.
Ku Volcano Bowl - Brown - by CheekyTiki
in 0 collections
This is a triangular shaped volcano bowl with Ku figures on each of the three sides. Brown glazed interior and exterior.
CheekyTiki also released a similar design featuring Tangaroa instead of Ku (issued in a gray and in a yellow glaze).
The Southernmost Tiki House Mug - First Edition - Red/White/Blue/Yellow - by Eekum Bookum - for Tiki House Key West
in 7 collections
This is the first ever signature mug for Tiki House Key West and features their logo tiki head with coffee-bean-shaped eyes and square-toothed grimace with tongue extended.
It is styled with glaze colors after the Southernmost Buoy which is a Key West landmark and marks the southernmost point in the continental United States (90 miles to Cuba).
Glazed in alternating bands of red, blue, and yellow with white teeth and a wipe finish across nose and eyes to reveal more of sculpt.
Marked "Tiki House Key West" on reverse. Holds 15 oz. Sold through their website or on premises.
Max's Bird God - Blue Green Variant
in 3 collections
Max's Bird God mug was released in two different glazes, the black w/ red eyes and tongue, and a blue-green version, also with red eyes and a red tongue.
Max's Bird God - Black Variant
in 1 collection
Max's Bird God mug was released in two different glazes, the black w/ red eyes and tongue, and a blue-green version, also with red eyes and a red tongue.
Wind God - by Swizzle
in 8 collections
This is a mug based on the Wind God tiki sculpture that used to stand at Tiki Gardens, Indian Shores, Florida, United States.
These mugs were made in small batches and in a variety of colors.
The original sculpture was a 15-20' tall concrete fabrication designed by Gordon Keith Originals of Columbus, Ohio. A standing adult could pass through the opening of the original.