Tiki Mugs
Politiki Lincoln Mug
in 1 collection
This unusual tiki mug hails from Politiki in Washington, D.C. It's one of a line of tiki mugs in the likeness of United States presidents. This mug is a caricature of Abraham Lincoln's head.
Al Kaly Shriner Mug
in 1 collection
This mug was created for the Al Kaly Shrine Club in Colorado Springs, which is part of the Al Kaly Shrine based out of Pueblo, Colorado. The mug is shaped like a shriner's head, with painted details including a dark red fez with "Al Kaly" and the Shriners logo in gold, and the fez's tassle makes a handle. The mug says "Colorado Springs 1972" on the back.
Joe Vitale Mr. Moai Tiki Mug Honey Brown
in 6 collections
This tiki was designed by Joe Vitale and produced by Tiki Farm. The mug is called Mr. Moai and does look a bit like a moai, but not much. The "topknot" part of the tiki makes up the whole upper third/half of the mug. Brown in color, special edition.
Crossed Arms Tiki Mug Bisque Smooth
in 16 collections
Bisque tiki with dark brown rims and interior. The tiki's arms are crossed and look somewhat like little fans, and the tiki's body is smooth, rather than the textured version which has a hammered appearance.
Mauna Loa Tiki Mug Black
in 33 collections
This tiki mug was created for the short-lived Mauna Loa in Detroit. The all-black mug is of a tiki with small, beady eyes surrounded by larger oval cavities, and a slender tongue is sticking out. Bottom is marked "Design by Mauna Loa Detroit."
Mr. Bali Hai Flat Bottom OMC Mug
aka Vintage Mr. Bali Hai in 43 collections
This mug is of the original Mr. Bali Hai, the mascot for the Bali Hai Restaurant in San Diego. This version has a flat base marked "Mr. Bali Hai made Exclusively for Bali Hai Restaurant San Diego, Calif" printed on the bottom. Mr. Bali Hai is an oblong head with a bone through the nose and large white hoop earrings, with sleepily lidded eyes (eyes are usually brown, sometimes blue). The mug comes with a lid with two straw holes. Face is slightly more slender than the modern reproduction.
Fairyland Import Lantern Bowl
in 2 collections
This mug or bowl has a lid with two holes, and is shaped like an Oriental lantern-hut. There are sun and moon panels on the sides, and the suns are painted pinkish-red. Label on the bottom reads "A Fairyland Import Hand Painted Japan."
Hoe King Lo Bumatay Tiki Mug
in 1 collection
This mug takes its design from a tiki commonly designed and carved by Andres Bumatay; some tikis in this style were also carved by his protege, Richard Ellis. This mug's tiki has striking, large eyes, and a small fish-like mouth. Glaze is yellow-brown, and the background of the mug appears to have a pineapple or palm-like texture. Base is concave and marked "Hoe King Lo".
Tonga Room Kneeling Hula Girl Bowl
aka Tonga Room Topless Hula Girl Bowl in 6 collections
This bowl was used at the Tonga Room in San Francisco. It has three detailed kneeling, topless wahines, around a bowl painted with a beach scene including finely painted palm trees. Marked "Tonga at the Fairmont" in black on the bottom.
Lanai Kneeling Hula Girl Bowl
aka Lanai Topless Hula Girl Bowl in 1 collection
This bowl was used at the Lanai in San Mateo. It has three detailed kneeling, topless wahines, around a bowl painted with a beach scene including finely painted palm trees. Marked "Lanai" in black on the bottom.
Fish-footed Bowl Tall Orange & Red Drip On Gray
aka Vintage Mt. Bumatay in 1 collection
This bowl has a mysterious provenance, but it does feature some designs reminiscent of those by Andres Bumatay. The sides of the tall bowl are gently ridged, and it is supported by three fish-tikis. The dark gray bowl has a lava-like, red-orange glaze around the rim and interior. Also came in a wide bowl shape, and a small bowl shape.
Fish-footed Bowl Wide
in 0 collections
This bowl has a mysterious provenance, but it does feature some designs reminiscent of those by Andres Bumatay. The sides of the wide bowl are gently ridged, and it is supported by three fish-tikis. The dark gray bowl has a lava-like, red-orange glaze around the rim and interior. Also came in a tall bowl shape, and a small bowl shape.