Tiki Mugs
Go Go
aka GOTIKI Go Go in 6 collections
This tall matte brown mug with dark brown glazed top and bottom rims was deigned and produced by GOTIKI. The tiki has half-closed eyes, a short, wide nose and a large open mouth with lots of teeth.
Benihana Safflower Vase
in 7 collections
This safflower-shaped vase is based on Benihana's logo. Benihana means "red flower." Ironically, many Benihana mugs are mistaken for vases, but this vase is often mistaken for a mug.
Benihana Chef Mug
in 8 collections
The Benihana Chef mug is shaped like the upper half a little Teppanyaki chef with a "B" on his hat. He is smiling and holding a knife in his raised hand and a fork in his lowered hand. He has tiny black pupils.
Quon-Quon Woodgrain Salt & Pepper Shakers
in 11 collections
These shakers are reminiscent of some designs by Treasure Craft Hawaii, but were manufactured by Quon-Quon. The shakers have a brown, wood-look exterior. Design is small and squat, of a tiki head.
Small Vamp Mug
aka Orchids of Hawaii Small Vamp Mug in 10 collections
This beige hiball was manufactured by Orchids of Hawaii and features a wahine with black hair wearing a white skirt. The back of the mug has a coconut palm. The top and bottom rims are dark green.
Otagiri Kon Tiki Salt & Pepper Shakers
in 22 collections
The design of these shakers is borrowed from Thor Heyerdahl's Kon Tiki boat, which used the design of a South American sun god, Kon Tiki. Forehead has three sunray-like dashes, lips are two horizontal lines. They are marked "Import by Otagiri company" on the bottom.
Unmarked Kon Tiki Salt & Pepper Shakers
in 5 collections
The design of these shakers is borrowed from Thor Heyerdahl's Kon Tiki boat, which used the design of a South American sun god, Kon Tiki. Forehead has three sunray-like dashes, lips are two horizontal lines. This version is unmarked.
Aloha Hawaii Script Pineapple Salt & Pepper Shakers
in 7 collections
These pineapple-shaped shakers are yellow with green tops and are marked "Aloha Hawaii" in black script lettering. Sticker on back reads "NOVCO Import Souvenirs Honolulu Made in Japan."
Davar Originals Tiki Head Mug
aka Davar Curlicue-Browed Tiki Mug in 1 collection
This brown handled mug is unmarked, but is identical in design to a mug by Beauce Pottery in Canada. The tiki appears to have hair and has geometric features. The eyes are partial ovals, each eyebrow has a curlicue, and there are triangles on the cheeks. The mouth is open, and the ears are long and protrude slightly at the middle.
The Tiki Tall Lucky Tiki Salt & Peppers Shakers
in 3 collections
These tall matte brown shakers with black bottom rim were apparently produced for the tourist trade. The shakers depict Ku with a fierce face and upturned chin. This version is marked "The Tiki."
Hawaii Blue Tiki Salt & Pepper Shakers
in 11 collections
These blue egg-shaped shakers are part of a set of souvenir items marked "Hawaii." They feature a tiki, a sailboat, palm trees and hibiscus flowers. Other items in the set include a pitcher, a bell, an ashtray and a decorative plate.
Grinning Stoneware Tiki Salt & Pepper Shakers
in 1 collection
These blue/green stoneware shakers feature a tiki with football-shaped eyes and a broad toothy grin.