Tiki Mugs
Mt. Bumatay Artist Proof
aka Fish-footed Bowl Tall Reproduction AP in 2 collections
This mug/bowl is a reproduction of an obscure vintage item, and is named in tribute to artist/carver Andres Bumatay. It's single serving size, shaped like an inverted cone, supported by three fish-tikis, that look similar to designs from Bumatay. Color is unglazed dark gray-brown, with an orange/yellow glazed interior and rim. Marked "Mt. Bumatay", "Gecko" and with the Gecko logo recessed on front. There are varieties, such as Red Dirt, etc..., but this template is for the artist proofs which are unique.
Bumatay Volcano Bowl
aka Fish-footed Volcano Bowl in 1 collection
This volcano bowl is named in tribute to artist/carver Andres Bumatay. It's a traditional volcano bowl supported by three fish-tikis, that look similar to designs from Bumatay.
Bob Sunken Treasure & Kissed By Pele
in 1 collection
This version of Alec Yuill-Thornton's classic design was updated by Gecko at South Sea Arts. Bob keeps the traditional happy Bob eyes and smile, but this version has a double glaze style with one half in the Sunken Treasure style glaze (encrusted by coral and sea life) and the other half in the Kissed By Pele style glaze (blackened with some liquid lava flowing through).
Kindred Permanent Vacation Four Eyed Wolf Mug in Ancient Sand
aka Kindred Permanent Vacation Four Eyed Wolf Mug Fourth Edition in 1 collection
Kindred is a metal themed bar with a vegan menu, yet they established a "Tiki Night" every Thursday night, called "Permanent Vacation" and released this mug to help celebrate. This version of the mug is a beige sand-colored glaze and is one of two 2018 holiday special editions (the other being "Seer Mint Green"). Design by Factory North (branding and design consultants) and sculpting by The Pizz.
False Idol Big Skull Mug Christmas Edition
in 8 collections
This green mug is shaped like a large skull and was designed and manufactured by Bosko. It has large eye sockets and is missing its lower jaw. Red interior. Based on Bosko's own carvings at False Idol. Released at False Idol in San Diego on December 15, 2018.
Undertow Birdman Mug Brown
in 5 collections
A full standing tiki mug with a long beak and arms that separate from the body with hands on hips. Design based on the Birdman Tiki, carved by Barney West and erected in 1962, outside of Trader Vic's in Old Town Scottsdale, AZ.
Zombie Mug - First Edition (Opening Mug) for The Zombie Village
in 19 collections
This mug was released to celebrate the opening of the new San Francisco The Zombie Village, which draws inspiration from the old Skipper Kent's Zombie Village that was located in Oakland, CA. It utilizes the old menu graphic of the Zombie Village mascot which looks like sort of a cross genie with tusks. This sculpt by John Mulder also adds a tassled fez that has the "ZV" with palm tree logo in a circle on front. The bar location is at 441 Jones St, San Francisco, California 94102.
Zombie Mug - Second Edition (1st Year Anniversary) for The Zombie Village
in 19 collections
This mug was released to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of The Zombie Village in San Francisco. This is a black and gold version of the first edition, which draws inspiration from the old Skipper Kent's Zombie Village that was located in Oakland, CA. It utilizes the old menu graphic of the Zombie Village mascot which looks like sort of a cross genie with tusks. This sculpt by John Mulder also adds a tassled fez that has the "ZV" with palm tree logo in a circle on front. The bar location is at 441 Jones St, San Francisco, California 94102.
2018 Tiki Weekender Mug
in 7 collections
This is a brown Ku tiki head mug holding a yellow rocket ship and with small sea turtles on base at feet. This year the Tiki Weekender was held at a hotel on the Space Coast which is over by Cape Canaveral.
Libbey Jungle Drum Dance Hiball Glass
aka Libbey Jungle Drum Dance Tom Collins Glass, Libbey Jungle Drum Dance Tea Glass, Libbey Native Jungle Drum Dance Glass in 1 collection
This is a hiball glass with topless native girls dancing with arms upward in front of a fire while native men (with bones in nose) play drums. There is also a tiki hut in the background. Printed in green, brown, orange, and yellow.
Gecko'z Small Bumatay Bowl
in 3 collections
This bowl was manufactured by Gecko'z South Sea Arts and features some designs reminiscent of those by Andres Bumatay with fish style tikis. Produced in 2005, the bowls vary in glaze colors, styles, and hand-carving.
Darth Fett
aka Star Wars Boba Fett Coconut Mug Black in 1 collection
This mug is shaped like a Boba Fett helmet crossed with a coconut mug. This black version hearkens back to Darth Vader, however.