Tiki Mugs
Hobbyist Johnny Sens Square-Toothed Tiki
aka Homemade Johnny Sens Square-Toothed Tiki Mug in 9 collections
This tiki mug is made from a ceramics mold which resembles the one made by Johnny Sens, probably made by a hobbyist in the 1960s. Identical to wall masks and standing figures by Napco, however. Tiki has two rows of even teeth, and a zigzag hairline that could signify a drum head, but gives a frankenstein-like appearance.
Spirit of Hawaii Mug by Hana Isle
in 14 collections
The face of the Spirit of Hawaii mug resembles the classic Treasure Craft design. The mug is white and features a tiki on the front and a Hawaiian raising a glass on the back. Said to be a Hana Isle Ceramics promotional. There is also a matching ashtray. Both were said to have been given out at Duke Kahanamoku's on the Beach nightclub (circa 1969).
Modern Ku Tiki Mug Orange
in 1 collection
This tiki mug has an orange glaze, with a yellow undercoat showing through on some of the details. Tiki has tongue sticking out.
Integrated Handle Ku Mug Green
in 5 collections
This mug is a large cylinder that narrows at the top. It has a handle built into the back of the mug. The front features the head a Ku, and the sides have a diamond shaped pattern. It is believed to have been manufactured by OMC, but we have yet to see a picture of one with a sticker.
Modern Kanaloa Tiki Mug Green
in 1 collection
This tiki mug has a green glaze and has wide-set eyes.
Mandalay Bay Tiki Mug -Teal Green
in 0 collections
This teal green mug was manufactured for Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV. The tiki appears to be Ku and has slanted eyes, a flat nose and a figure eight shaped mouth with the teeth exposed.
Pony Express Kanaloa Shot Blue
in 7 collections
This shot-sized tiki has a blue glaze, with a white undercoat showing through on some of the details. Tiki has very wide-set eyes.
Pony Express Lono Shot Brown
in 5 collections
This shot-sized tiki has a brown glaze, with a white undercoat showing through on some of the details. Tiki has three white arches on forehead.
Pony Express Kane Shot Red
in 8 collections
This shot-sized tiki has an red glaze, with a white undercoat showing through on some of the details. Tiki has teeth in its mouth.
Tepco Scorpion Bowl Blue
in 10 collections
This scorpion bowl was manufactured by Tepco. The bowl is blue and triangular shaped with three simple round-headed tikis around the outside.
Photos show this design was in production at least as early as 1955.
Toby Designs Brown Tiki Mug
in 4 collections
This tiki mug is from Toby Designs, and has a tiki glazed in a brown glaze. Marked "Toby Designs" on bottom.
Trader Vic's Logo Loball Protruding Base
in 2 collections
This glass loball features the Trader Vic's logo abelam mask and has a jutting lip at the base.