Tiki Mugs
News of the World Mug - for Circa Caliente 2019 - by Eekum Bookum
aka Circa Caliente 2019 Giant Robot with Mermaid Mug - by Eekum Bookum in 6 collections
This is a mug shaped like a giant gray robot with red eyes holding a mermaid in his hand. Based on the 1977 “News of the World” record album cover by the British rock band Queen (released on 28 October 1977 by EMI Records) which is just perfect for this year’s Circa theme of 1977. The artwork for the album was itself an adaption. Taylor (from Queen) had an issue of Astounding Science Fiction (October 1953) whose cover art depicted a giant intelligent robot holding the dead body of a man. The caption read: "Please... fix it, Daddy?" to illustrate the story "The Gulf Between" by Tom Godwin. The cover art was from a painting by American sci-fi artist Frank Kelly Freas. This inspired the band to contact Freas, who agreed to alter the painting for their album cover, by replacing the single dead man with the four "dead" band members (with Taylor and Deacon falling to the ground, and Taylor only visible on the back cover). This mug is yet another switch, replacing dead men with a live mermaid. Sculpted and produced by Eekum Bookum. Limited to only 100 pieces. There were at least two artist proof variations (a light blue version for Rory Snyder and an orange version for John Mulder) that they proudly displayed at the event.
Rum Nehune - First Edition - by Eekum Bookum
aka Menehune with Rum Barrel Mug in 11 collections
This is a mug shaped like a rum barrel held from behind by a male menehune with gray hair, gray mustache and red & yellow flower lei and board shorts.
Space Robot Tiki Mug - 2019 - Second Edition - Sky Blue - by Flounder and Crazy Al for Hidden Harbor
in 5 collections
The mug is based on Crazy Al's Tiki #211 (and mask). Al's work had previously been adapted as a mug. This version is similar but has been re-sculpted by Flounder in a sci-fi space motif with the tiki having Robby The Robot style arms, a robotic lower half with moon rover tank treads, and carrying a ray blaster. Flounder is remembered for having done previous Tiki Farm science fiction themed mugs like Radar Vic, Tron the Beachcomber, The Intergalactic Island Hopper decanter, and the Cosmic Robo Rover bowl. This Space Robot mug was issued in a few versions, including a first edition in light Seafoam Green, this second edition in Sky Blue, and in a couple of metallic artist proofs (silver and gold).
Space Robot Tiki Mug - 2019 - First Edition - Seafoam Green - by Flounder and Crazy Al for Hidden Harbor
in 6 collections
The mug is based on Crazy Al's Tiki #211 (and mask). Al's work had previously been adapted as a mug. This version is similar but has been re-sculpted by Flounder in a sci-fi space motif with the tiki having Robby The Robot style arms, a robotic lower half with moon rover tank treads, and carrying a ray blaster. Flounder is remembered for having done previous Tiki Farm science fiction themed mugs like Radar Vic, Tron the Beachcomber, the Intergalactic Island Hopper decanter, and the Cosmic Robo Rover bowl. This Space Robot mug was issued in a few versions, including this first edition in light Seafoam Green, a second edition in Sky Blue, and in a couple of metallic artist proofs (silver and gold).
Beachcomber Glass Clear
in 0 collections
This clear glass features a beachcomber in gold wearing ragged pants and a woven grass hat standing in front of a fishing net.
The lo-ball version of this design was featured at the Kalua Room in Seattle, WA to serve their Beachcomber's Grog.
Max's South Seas Beam Super Limited Edition
aka Max's South Seas Beam Special Edition in 4 collections
This mug sculpt was designed by Gecko. This version was produced at the Max's in house ceramic studio. 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. This version is one of several special edition one-off uniquely glazed mugs that were released on October 25th, 2020.
Rum Skull Mug - Limited Edition - by Tiki tOny for TikiLand Trading
in 5 collections
This ceramic tiki mug is bone white and black matte/satin glazed with an accent of an orange glossy glaze and has garnish 'bowls' on the top and around the base of the mug. The beverage opening is 3" x 2", and is on the backside. The mug is 5.5" in height, width, and length, and holds 23 ounces. 250 in this limited numbered edition.
Comes with a custom tiki cocktail recipe created by Kelly Merrell, @oldmanmerrell on IG.
Morongo Tiki Mug - by Beachbumz
aka Morongo Moai Mug - by Beachbumz in 8 collections
This is a mug shaped like a tall moai head sitting on a round base. Each is uniquely glazed and has custom decoration on the base (woodgrain, tapa, lava texture, etc...) and sometimes custom details to the head itself. They are released in small batches of a couple dozen at a time and sell out very quickly!
Pele – Super Limited Edition – Max’s South Seas Hideaway
aka Pele – Special Edition – Max’s South Seas Hideaway in 1 collection
This mug depicts a wood carving completed in the 1970’s by tiki carver Guy Wilson that now resides at Max's South Seas Hideaway. Danielle Mann was commissioned by Max's to create a mug sculpt of the carving for Max’s, and then they manufactured 50 mugs using that sculpt in their in-house mug-making studio for the regular edition. This, however, is a Special Edition that was issued in unique colored glazes (red, blue, metallic silver, etc...).
Gecko - for Max's South Seas Hideaway One Year Anniversary Party - Super Limited Edition - Full Color - by Doug P'Gosh
aka Gecko The Artist - for Max's South Seas Hideaway One Year Anniversary Party - Super Limited Edition - Full Color - by Doug P'Gosh in 3 collections
Max's South Seas Hideaway describes this mug: " We are releasing a limited-edition mug designed by Michigan artist Doug P'Gosh. We produced this mug in Grand Rapids in our in-house ceramic studio. The new mug is called simply "Gecko" because it depicts one of our owners, Hawaiian artist Gecko, a world-renowned tiki artist based in Honolulu."
The first release of this design was in either a “Maori Red" or “Sandstone Orange" glaze. They produced 100 of each of these mugs.
This Super Limited Edition with full color shirt and other details was released on October, 25th through their online store. It was limited to 10 pieces only, numbered on bottom.
Polu Kala - Hammer Bar, Anaheim Packing District
in 2 collections
From the Hammer Bar in Anaheim, California. A green mug by Squid and produced by Tiki Farm in 2019. The first edition mug is limited to 250 mugs. The Hammer Bar name is on the front and “Anaheim Packing District” on the back of the mug.
Death by Uga Booga - by Munktiki for the Tiki-Ti
in 10 collections
Tiki-Ti released Death by Uga Booga at the Original Tiki Marketplace on October 17, 2020. Designed by John Markovich and sculpted by Thor. Tiki-Ti owners Mike Sr. and Mike Jr. were on hand along with artist John Markovich for the Release and signing. A really large mug holding a whopping 32 ounces.