Tiki Mugs
Bosko Test Mug 2005
aka Bosko Unnamed Test Mug 2005 in 3 collections
This unnamed mug was designed and produced by Bosko in 2005. The mug has a red and yellow glaze with green dripping from the top rim. It appears to be a full body moai with long low profile ears, a long protruding nose, triangular eyes and a wide mouth. Its hands are on either side of its belly. The mug never made it into regular production.
Polynesian Cultural Center Tiki Mug Yellow
in 1 collection
This handled coffee cup was manufactured for the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu. The cup features the same tiki as the Aliis Lono mug but with a truncated headdress. The back of the mug reads "Polynesian Cultural Center Hawaii" around the image of an outrigger canoe.
Blue Sea International Candle Holder
in 1 collection
This dark brown matte candle holder was manufactured by Blue Sea International. It is a full body slightly abstract tiki with a worried look. His eyes an mouth are round and his brow appears to be furrowed, adding to his look of concern. His eyes, mouth and stomach are cut out to let the candle light shine through.
Hoo Doo the Voo Doo Multicolor Glaze
aka Crazy Al Skull Mug in 9 collections
Hoo Doo the Voo Doo was designed by Al Evans and was based on an Indonesian orangutan skull from his personal collection. The mug is shaped like a skull and has a removable skull cap with straw holes. The mug features intricate designs including dragons and tikis. This version features a complex multicolor glaze.
Trader Vic's Logo Pitcher
in 1 collection
This glass pitcher was manufactured for Trader Vic's. It features their logo abelam mask and reads "Trader Vic's" underneath the mask.
Vicious Virgin Bowl Arm Lowered
aka Los Angeles Islander Vicious Virgin Bowl Arm Lowered, Kneeling Hula Girl Bowl Arm Lowered in 3 collections
This pink bowl with blue/green glaze running down the sides features three nude girls around the outside. Each is kneeling and has her hands behind her back. Wood grain pattern on underside of bowl. The Los Angeles Islander menu shows a drink served in this bowl, also called the "Vicious Virgin" and this is pictured in Sven Kirsten's The Book of Tiki on page 163. The featured drink appears to have been a version of the daiquiri, made with Virgin Islands rum, limes, and rock candy syrup.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Dragon Mug
in 10 collections
This dragon-shaped mug was manufactured for the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki. The mug has a white and yellow glaze with red and blue cold painted accents.
Benihana Usagi Mug
in 2 collections
This white rabbit-shaped mug was manufactured for Benihana of Tokyo. The rabbit is sitting up on its hind legs.
Jurojin Hiball
in 1 collection
This hiball is beige in color and features Jurojin, the god of longevity. It is similar to the Kuo Wah mug from San Francisco, but without the markings.
Benihana Tall Robed Fukurokuju Mug
in 12 collections
This white mug was manufactured for Benihana of Tokyo. It is shaped like Fukurokuju, the Japanese god of wisdom. He is sometimes confused with Jurōjin, who by some accounts is Fukurokuju's grandson and by other accounts inhabits the same body. Fukurokuju is said to be an incarnation of the Southern Polestar. In many depictions (including this one), Fukurokuju has an abnormally high forehead. He is the only member of the Seven Lucky Gods credited with the ability to revive the dead.
Chin Tiki Ashtray
in 5 collections
This ashtray was made for the Chin Tiki in Detroit, MI. It has a picture of their logo tiki and reads "Chin Tiki Detroit."