Tiki Mugs
Sleeping Mexican Mug
aka Siesta Time Mug, El Sid's Sombrero Man Mug in 2 collections
This is a mug shaped like a man sleeping in a Mexican sombrero, his head tucked down to his knees, and hat shielding his eyes. The theme of the "Sleeping Mexican" was extremely popular in the 1950's-1960's and can be seen on numerous plates, S&P shakers, figures, and lamps from a variety of manufacturers. Best estimate on the edition run of this mug is Daga's standard of 600-1200.
Bloody Noh Devil Mask Mug
in 2 collections
This green handled mug is shaped like a traditional Japanese Noh ghost spirit mask. The image on the mug has bloodshot eyes, sharp & bloody pointed teeth, horns, and a handle on the back.
Uncle Billy's Bamboo Mug
in 2 collections
This hiball mug is shaped like a piece of bamboo and was manufactured for Uncle Billy's Restaurant in Hilo, HI.
War God Statue
in 1 collection
This is a statue based on the early Frankoma War God mug design by Joniece Frank for Frankoma Pottery, Inc. It was re-sculpted by Wendy Cevola and issued in statue form in many glaze colors, each color being a custom 1/1.
Kahiki Double Tiki Ashtray
in 2 collections
This brown plaster ashtray is boat-shaped and flanked on either end by two Tikis. Marked "Kahiki" on side and has "HiTiki" marking as well. Measures roughly 6½" x 3½" x 3¾" tall.
Kahiki Round Ashtray
in 6 collections
This brown ashtray is round and decorated on either side by Tikis. Also stamped with a repeated pattern of round "dots". Has two indentions for cigarettes. Marked "Kahiki" on interior. Said to have been made by Bill Sapp's wife, circa 1961.
Nukumanu in Matte Brown
in 12 collections
This standing Tiki mug has closed lips set in a frown, small round eyes, and rectangular ears with a zig-zag pattern. The mug was designed by Philippe Tilikete and sculpted by John Mulder/Eekum Bookum. This is the first color-way with a matte brown exterior glaze and a red interior. Nukumanu was also produced in matte red, blue, gloss brown, a peanut-colored beige, and custom colors.
Tonga Hut Mug Blue
aka Big Mo Mug in Snow & Ice in 6 collections
This mug was sculpted by Kirby and manufactured by Taboo Island. The original Big Mo is the Moai carving just within the front door of the Tonga Hut. The mug is a faithful replica. The back of the mug reads "Tonga Hut" in vertical letters and gives the opening date of the bar, "1958." This "Snow & Ice" Blue version was limited to 25 mugs.
Aloha Bruddah Tiki Mug
in 6 collections
This mug is a full body standing Tiki with slanted eyes and a grin, holding up both hands to give a double "shaka" sign. Designed and sculpted by Doug DoRr. Light off white exterior glaze with dark highlights. Orange interior glaze.
Houn Scraper in Light Grayish Green
in 4 collections
This is a stylized Moai mug with large rounded lips and an angular profile, especially the forehead, which juts forward sharply and continues the line on the bridge of the nose. Blue-gray is the first glaze color issued for this design. This version is a light grayish-green.
Enoy
in 6 collections
This mug has a top knot decorated with a triangular pattern and a large head hunched over a smaller body. Definitely male. This is the first color version of this design (mottled greenish-yellow beige).
Example 33 Tiki Mug
in 6 collections
This very tall stylized Tiki has an extremely small mouth with closed lips, round eyes, and an elongated nose. This is the first color version in greenish gray.