Tiki Mugs
Libbey Bamboo Mug Brown and Blue for the Mirage
in 1 collection
This simple brown bamboo shaped mug was manufactured by Libbey. It has a sort of rutile glaze that often results in a ring of blue around the top rim, but not always. This version was made for the Mirage in Las Vegas, NV and has a heat decal labeling this on the front with some palm tree graphics.
Chiki Tiki Paradise Island Bamboo Mug
in 2 collections
This mug, shaped like a bundle of bamboo, was manufactured by Chiki Tiki. "Paradise Island, Bahamas" is printed on the front base.
Dole Plantation Pineapple Mug Bank
in 8 collections
This is a lidded pineapple mug made of plastic with a coin slot in back. Sold at the Dole Pineapple plantation and used to serve the Dole pineapple smoothies.
Libbey Moai in Kiwi Green
in 5 collections
This green mug was manufactured by Libbey. It is shaped like a moai with large half circle eyes. The glaze is a bit "foggy" with brown showing through, and might well be the brown glaze fired at a different kiln temperature for a different color effect.
Lahaina Mai Tai Lounge Two Face Bucket Mug
in 7 collections
This is a mug in a classic "bucket" shape, with two tiki faces and a restaurant logo around the outside. Outside is unglazed tan bisque, interior and lip is glazed in deep brown. This version is manufactured by Dynasty Wholesale and marked for the Lahaina Mai Tai Lounge, Maui.
Atomic Bob Hand Built Version
aka Atomic Bob Slab Construction in 4 collections
This mug is based on the original Tiki Bob design but has an atomic era flair with indentations on middle, sides, and bottom. Sizes and glaze combinations vary, as each hand-built mug is unique.
Full Body Ku Kooler Mug
aka Eekum Bookum Heater Project Fundraising Mug in 2 collections
This is a standing Ku Tiki with a headdress that wraps around and touches the shoulders, a wide grimace, and clenched teeth. Glazed in a blue rutile glaze with brown highlights. This mug was produced for investors in the Fund Anything Campaign used to purchase heaters for Eekum Bookum's new facility in Alabama. The following year (2015) a regular edition of the Ku Kooler was made (from shoulders up/ not full body like the fundraiser mug).
Ku Kooler Mug
aka Ku Head And Shoulders Mug in 2 collections
This is a mug shaped like a Ku Tiki head with a headdress that wraps around and touches the shoulders, a wide grimace, and clenched teeth. Glazed in a blue rutile glaze with brown highlights. There is also a full body version of this mug that was produced for investors in the Fund Anything Campaign used to purchase heaters for Eekum Bookum's new facility in Alabama.
Jungle Modern Ceramics Carved Coconut
in 17 collections
This is a coconut shaped piece with geometric native designs. It has been marketed both as a planter and a mug. Though similar looking with design details, there appear to be various sizes and glaze finishes available.
Bowana Tiki Mug
in 4 collections
This is a mug shaped like a Tiki head with a figure eight grimace, large nose, coffee bean shaped eyes, wood grain pattern, and glazed in brown. From the "Planet Tiki" collection (featuring Bowana, Fatutu, Kimo, Lopaka, & Popolele). Backstory being that in the distant past Tikis ruled the Earth and they were eventually killed off by dinosaurs.
Tiki's Grill & Bar Tropical Torch Tiki Mug In Flaming Red
in 12 collections
This red and yellow tiki mug from Tiki's Grill & Bar has purple and red bug eyes and yellowed teeth. It is used to serve their Tropical Torch cocktail described as: "A trio of Skyy infusion vodka island flavors including pineapple, wild strawberry & coconut with peach schnapps all mixed with an exotic blend of juices".
The Royal Hawaiian Estates Palm Springs Flying Seven Mug
in 9 collections
This triangular shaped ceramic Tiki mug by Tiki Diablo is a tribute to the beautiful midcentury architecture of the Royal Hawaiian Estates in Palm Springs. Limited edition in three colors, 50 of each color (in Lewallen Orange, Wexler Yellow, and Royal Hawaiian Green).