Tiki Mugs
HMC Tiki Mug
aka Helen McLean Tiki Mug in 4 collections
The HMC tiki mug was designed and produced by Helen McLean at Limelight Studios in Australia. The tiki has football shaped eyes and flames on his forehead. He is gritting his teeth and has a figure eight shaped mouth.
Hot Lava Java Volcano Mug
in 37 collections
This volcano shaped coffee mug was manufactured by Tiki Farm for Hot Lava Java, a polynesian-themed coffee shop in Costa Mesa, CA. The mug is gray with red lava flowing down the sides and a palm tree on the front. The handle is shaped like a tiki that resembles the Kona Kai logo. A matching creamer and sugar are also available.
Tahitian Lanai Bamboo Mug
in 11 collections
This green bamboo shaped mug with handle comes from the Tahitian Lanai at the Waikikian Hotel in Hawaii. It was first made by Sunset Shore Studio (marked SSS on bottom) and later versions from same molds were made by Polynesian Pottery (double P brand on bottom). The Tahitian Lanai was owned by the Spencecliff Corporation. The Spencecliff group also owned Popo's Coffee Shop, The Pioneer Inn, the Lahaina Broiler, and Prince Kuhio's among many others. Adele made several mugs for other restaurant locations among their many holdings.
Mauna Loa Tiki Mug
in 22 collections
This brown bisque mug with a dark brown glazed rim was used at the Mauna Loa in Detroit. The mug has a Maori face with the tongue sticking out. The top rim has a pattern of alternating swirls and straight lines.
KC Co Winner Tiki
in 11 collections
This brown mug was manufactured by KC Co. Ltd. It resembles the Tiki Leilani mug. It is marked "KC Co Ltd Hawaii" on the bottom.
KC Co Temple Tiki
in 9 collections
This brown mug was manufactured by KC Co Ltd. It is a Ku and has slanted eyes and a figure eight shaped mouth. It reads "KC Co Ltd Hawaii" on the bottom.
Kona Coffee Mill Mug
in 27 collections
This brown plastic mug was manufactured for the Kona Coffee Mill in Hawaii. It is plastic and resembles the Treasure Craft mugs. It has a scene from the mill on the back with the words "Original Kona Coffee Mill" above it.
Hobbyist Duncan Tall Two Face Tiki Mug
aka DM (Duncan Mold) #154A Tiki Beer Mug in 11 collections
The Tall Two Face Tiki Mug comes from a mold manufactured by Duncan Home Ceramics. The mold was created in 1967. The mug has a different face on each side. The tiki has his thumbs up and is smiling on one side and his thumbs down and has a straight mouth on the other.
Kon Tiki Ports Ku Mug
aka Steve Crane Ku Tiki Mug in 17 collections
This Ku mug is unglazed tan, with a brown glazed rim and interior. Marked "Kon Tiki Ports Chicago-Boston" on back.
The Aliis Lono Tiki Mug
in 2 collections
This tiki mug was used for performances by The Aliis, who had been Don Ho's backing band before they parted ways and set out on their own. The mug is yellow, and has a Lono in relief on the front. Marked "The Aliis" on back.
Dynasty Ku
aka DW114 in 65 collections
Tiki mug shaped like a traditional Ku, with a grimacing face. Marked "DW114" on bottom.
Hawaiian Inn Long Nose Tiki Mug
in 2 collections
This strange looking mug was used at the Hawaiian Inn in Daytona Beach, FL. The tiki has large, closed, oval eyes, a long, flared nose and a slim, oval mouth. The mug has petroglyphs on the back, and the sticker on the back reads "Hawaiian Inn." There is also a non Hawaiian Inn version marked "Otagiri" on bottom.