Tiki Mugs
Surfing Reaper - Sketchy Tank Edition - by Ohana Is Dead
in 3 collections
This is a mug shaped like the grim reaper holding a surfboard and carrying a swizzle stick scythe.
From their website:
"Skulls on skulls on skulls! This surfing reaper is adorned with a unique design from the one and only Sketchy Tank! This bad boy stands eight inches tall and holds 24 fluid ounces of your favorite tropical treat. Each reaper comes with a Ohana is Dead scythe swizzle, but don't worry, your reaper is a helper and can hold that swizzle for you. The Sketchy Tank reaper is an edition of 125 and masterfully crafted by the fine folks at Munktiki Imports."
Sculpted by Robert Fink.
Max's Kona Kai Frigate Bird - Artist Proof
aka Max's Kona Kai Frigate Bird - AP in 4 collections
This mug is based on a vintage 10' tall carving of a Frigate Bird done by Jim Casey that originated in 1960 with the opening of the Kona Kai in Philadelphia. It sat above their entryway originally and was salvaged when the Kona Kai was demolished in 1985. Later, it was purchased for Max's along with several other pieces in the Jordan Reichek collection which were catalogued by Sven Tiki in his exhibition catalogue book, The Art of Tiki, in 2017.
There was a larger and ultra detailed Super Limited version limited to 25 pieces hand-painted by Max's in-house ceramics crew (Olivia, Elise, and Jerry "Bertiki " or "The Rainbow Professor"). There was also a less detailed regular limited edition of 200 pieces which are 40% smaller than the Super Limited version.
This is an Artist Proof (AP) of the regular limited edition pieces, same size as those in the edition of 200, but as artist proofs each one is unique in glaze color and details.
Max's Kona Kai Frigate Bird - Super Limited Edition
in 4 collections
This mug is based on a vintage 10' tall carving of a Frigate Bird done by Jim Casey that originated in 1960 with the opening of the Kona Kai in Philadelphia. It sat above their entryway originally and was salvaged when the Kona Kai was demolished in 1985. Later, it was purchased for Max's along with several other pieces in the Jordan Reichek collection which were catalogued by Sven Tiki in his exhibition catalogue book, The Art of Tiki, in 2017.
Along with the mug came an 8 1/2" x 14" poster of the original Kona-Ka architectural plans by Armet & Davis (Los Angeles Architectural Firm).
This is the ultra detailed version limited to 25 pieces and are hand-painted by Max's in-house ceramics crew (Olivia, Elise, and Jerry "Bertiki " or "The Rainbow Professor"). There is also a less detailed regular limited edition of 200 pieces which are 40% smaller than the Super Limited version.
False Idol Ku - Artist Proof
in 1 collection
A Ku mug based on carved art that Bosko created for False Idol in San Diego. Several artist proofs were created and there are currently two limited editions of 125 mugs. The first edition was done in sea green and the second edition in jungle green.
False Idol Ku - Second Edition - Jungle Green
in 3 collections
This jungle green mug is shaped like a Ku Tiki. The jungle green glaze has pools of turquoise and burnt amber highlights. Every one is unique due to the floating glaze crystals.
A First Edition preceded it in a lighter Sea Green glaze.
There are also artist proofs in various unique glazes.
Hu-La-La Wave Surfer Pitcher - by Vandor
in 1 collection
This tall blue pitcher is shaped like a giant wave and features a surfer girl in a red bikini with a yellow surfboard cresting the wave at the top of the handle.
White interior.
Part of the larger Vandor Hu-La-La collection.
Shameful Tiki Room Signature Mug - Fourth Edition - Bone White Variant
in 9 collections
This is a mug featuring several Tiki face masks on top of a mound of skulls with jungle vines growing amongst them. Glazed in "Bone White". Measures: 7" tall by 4" wide at bottom and 1.5" opening at top. Designed by Rod Moore and Tank.
This is the fourth differently designed mug used as the "house mug" at The Shameful Tiki Room (not including glaze variants).
This "Bone White" version was released for 2020.
There is also a previous variant in black and one in gloss brown.
Kapu Tiki 30th Anniversary Mug - by Bosko
in 6 collections
Based on Bosko's earlier mug design, this version of the Kapu Tiki Mug was designed and manufactured by Bosko in a new glaze to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his home bar in Escondido, California -- The Kapu Tiki Room.
The mug is a small, simple moai with sunken eyes, a pronounced nose and a protruding mouth open on each side.
The glaze is a deep dark mottled Malachite green.
The mug comes with a special commemorative souvenir cocktail recipe card from Jeff "Beachbum" Berry.
Hu-La-La Ukulele Teapot - by Vandor
in 0 collections
This is a teapot shaped like a yellow ukulele with a pink lei of flowers forming the handle and a hula girl sitting on top that serves as the top to remove the lid. Marked "Aloha" in blue on side. This was one of several products by Vandor in the Hu La La line that came out around 2000.
Measures: 7" H (w/handle) x 9 1/2" L x 3 1/2" W
Inuhele 2020 Pineapple Devilfish Cup
in 2 collections
This is a mug shaped like a pineapple with a grumpy face. On the side is a driftwood plaque labeling this mug for "Inuhele 2020" and a devilfish/octopus hugging the pineapple.
The Inuhele 2020 event was held March 6th-8th in Atlanta, Georgia.
From the Horror In Clay website:
"Grumpy pineapple gets a hug!
Tree-climbing devilfish roam the forested highlands of Inuhele Island, so our intrepid artists captured one hugging his pineapple friend. Who is grumpy.
This year's mug is in the style of pineapple mug, suitable for filling with all kinds of delicious-ness....I'm a sucker for Stiggens Extra Fancy and Dole Whip, myself."
The Piña de Bob - Orange - by Makatiki
in 8 collections
This is a cute version of Tiki Bob as a baby pineapple instead of a palm tree. Issued in "Dark" (black/brown), orange, and yellow.
Tiki Diablo Mount Gay Barrel Stack Mug
in 2 collections
This is a mug shaped like two barrels of Mt. Gay rum stacked on one another. It was a promotional product and was sold at select locations, including The Golden Tiki in Las Vegas and Smuggler's Cove in San Francisco.