Tiki Mugs
The Lost Lei Skull Wall - Light Blue
in 3 collections
Issued in a light blue or a purple glaze. Marked "The Lost Lei Austin" with their logo surrounded by palm fronds on the reverse. Sides are decorated in bamboo.
This mug design is an unauthorized use of the original design created by Darick Maasen in 2016 for Three Dots and a Dash in Chicago, IL. The original was made to resemble the entrance to the Chicago bar, whose wall of skulls is illuminated in blue light as you walk down the stairs. The original also has their logo and marking on the reverse, but it too is covered in bamboo like the sides (not in palm fronds).
Due to overwhelming criticism at the blatant unauthorized use of design work from Three Dots and a Dash, The Lost Lei pulled these mugs from shelves and discontinued their use at the bar. They were not destroyed, however, and continue to be sold on the secondary market through eBay and other venues.
The Lost Lei Sea Urchin - Blue
in 2 collections
Issued in either a pink, blue, or a yellow glaze. Marked "The Lost Lei Austin" with their logo. This is a mug shaped like a sea urchin.
This mug design is an unauthorized use of the original design by Shelby Allison (wife of owner Paul McGee) and Holden Westland of Tiki Farm which was produced in 2013 for Three Dots and a Dash in Chicago, IL.
Due to overwhelming criticism at the blatant unauthorized use of design work from Three Dots and a Dash, The Lost Lei pulled these mugs from shelves and discontinued their use at the bar. They were not destroyed, however, and continue to be sold on the secondary market through eBay and other venues.
Killer Crocodile Mug - Green - by Terrible Tiki
aka Killer Croc Mug in 3 collections
A large Crocodile shaped Tiki mug inspired by the carved Crocodile boat prows in Papua New Guinea. It features a unique shape and cowrie shell eyes and ornamentation.
Creature from the Crab Rangoon - Mild Edition - Green - from The Black Lagoon Room
in 14 collections
This mug from the Black Lagoon Room depicts an Green tentacled creature poking out of the top of a common Chinese Food takeout carton. The mug has a lid designed to garnish with chopsticks. The first edition of this mug was available in a "Spicy" (Orange) or "Mild" (Green) color option. It was announced the second edition would be available in an "Extra Spicy" (Red) and "Leftovers" (Blue)
Creature from the Crab Rangoon - Spicy Edition - Orange - from The Black Lagoon Room
in 11 collections
This mug from the Black Lagoon Room depicts an Orange tentacled creature poking out of the top of a common Chinese Food takeout carton. The mug has a lid designed to garnish with chopsticks. The first edition of this mug was available in a "Spicy" (Orange) or "Mild" (Green) color option. It was announced the second edition would be available in an "Extra Spicy" (Red) and "Leftovers" (Blue)
Creature from the Crab Rangoon - Extra Spicy Edition - Red - from The Black Lagoon Room
in 13 collections
This mug from the Black Lagoon Room depicts a Red tentacled creature poking out of the top of a common Chinese Food takeout carton. The mug has a lid designed to garnish with chopsticks. The first edition of this mug was available in a "Spicy" (Orange) or "Mild" (Green) color option. It was announced the second edition would be available in an "Extra Spicy" (Red) and "Leftovers" (Blue)
Creature from the Crab Rangoon - Leftovers Edition - Blue - from The Black Lagoon Room
in 11 collections
This mug from the Black Lagoon Room depicts a Blue tentacled creature poking out of the top of a common Chinese Food takeout carton. The mug has a lid designed to garnish with chopsticks. The first edition of this mug was available in a "Spicy" (Orange) or "Mild" (Green) color option. It was announced the second edition would be available in an "Extra Spicy" (Red) and "Leftovers" (Blue)
Max's South Seas Beam Mug AP
in 5 collections
This mug sculpt was designed by Gecko. This version was produced at the Max's in house ceramic studio. There have been many Artist Proof (AP) versions made by Max's. It was based on one of the 30 carvings Gecko did for Max's South Seas Hideaway that he carved from beams from the old Ward Warehouse. While this version was made at Max's Gecko continues to make more editions of this sculpt in Hawaii.
Max's South Seas Beam - Orange
in 5 collections
This mug sculpt was designed by Gecko. This version was produced at the Max's in house ceramic studio. It is a woodgrain brown with red eyes and a matte orange around the top and base. It was based on one of the 30 carvings Gecko did for Max's South Seas Hideaway that he carved from beams from the old Ward Warehouse. While this version was made at Max's Gecko continues to make more editions of this sculpt in Hawaii.
Gecko'z South Seas Hawaii Max's Beam Green
in 6 collections
This mug was designed and made by Gecko. It was based on one of the 30 carvings Gecko did for Max's South Seas Hideaway that he carved from beams from the old Ward Warehouse. This version was made by Gecko in Hawaii in an edition of 30 and sold, by Gecko, at the grand opening of Max's in October 2019. A print of all 30 of the carvings was also given with the mug purchase. Gecko continues to make more editions of this sculpt in Hawaii. The sculpt is also produced at Max's in house ceramic studio in various colors and AP Glazes by their ceramic artist.
Tiki Kon 2020 Limited Edition Event Mug
aka Tiki Kon 2020 Eye of the Tiki Limited Edition Event Mug in 14 collections
While Tiki Kon 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19, the mug was already in production and the Tiki Kon producers decided to still sell and ship the mugs out. As Described by Tiki Kon: "The official 2020 mug by VanTiki represents the old and the new in Tiki, with two different faces on its opposite sides. One face is smooth and shiny, with its eye open to the future. The other face is sculpted like weathered wood. If you order two, you can place them side by side to form a complete tiki face. Stands 7 inches tall and holds 9oz of your favorite beverage. Glazed in Clear Lagoon Celadon Blue and handcrafted 100% in Oregon. Limited edition, numbered. Edition size TBD."
Puka Pounder by VanTiki
in 13 collections
This mug was produced by VanTiki in April 2020. VanTiki's Description: "This curious cocktail container is modeled after the most unique of all the pounders of Polynesia: the ring pounder, or pohaku puka ku’i poi, found only on the island of Kauai. This traditional tool is used to mash taro root into poi - and its puka (Hawaiian for hole) allows two hands to easily lift the stone implement. Scaled to match the stone artifacts in the Bishop Museum collection.