Tiki Mugs
Dickman Walker Trader Vic's Bowl
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This bowl from Trader Vic's features three of their round-headed tikis (still seen today as their salt & pepper shakers) supporting a round bowl. This is an early hand-made version of the Trader Vic's Tiki bowl. Marked "Made for Trader Vic by Dickman Walker" on bottom. Matte brown with green glazed interior. Made for the San Francisco Trader Vic's sometime between 1951 (year restaurant opened) and 1953 (year Dickman Walker passed away).
Hobbyist Duncan Broad Nose Moai Lighter
in 1 collection
This moai lighter made for home hobbyists has a very wide nose and long ears. It resembles a moai manufactured by Daga.
Gecko'z Ku Handled Mug Black/Red for La Mariana
in 1 collection
This mug is a reproduction of the classic design originally made by Daga. The mug is a simple grayish black cylinder, with a bamboo-look handle, and a detailed ku protruding out very far in relief on one side. It has red glaze dripping from the rim for a "bloody" effect. Marked "La Mariana, Est. 1957, South Sea Arts" on back.
Islander Rum Barrel
aka Los Angeles Islander Rum Barrel in 1 collection
This simple brown rum barrel was produced by Spurlin Ceramics. Marked "Islander" in raised orange letters on front. White interior.
PopTiki P-26 Bub Shot Mug
aka Bub Shot in 2 collections
The Bub Shot Mug was designed and produced by Glen "PopTiki" Helzer. The design is a take on the classic Tiki Bob whose design was inspired by the African fang mask. This is a much smaller version of the first incarnations of this design. The Bub Shot Mug has a brown glaze with unglazed oval eyes and wide-open mouth. The pupils are black, and his tongue is red.
Arte 4 Janus Bowl
in 1 collection
This tiki bowl is manufactured in Spain. The blue bowl is small and narrow, with a brown Maori tiki face pocket on each side for dry ice. Marked "Arte 4" on bottom.
The Tiki Bar Rum Barrel
in 2 collections
This brown rum barrel has vertical slats and bands across top and bottom. It is stamped "Tiki Bar" on the front.
The Tiki Bar Hula Girl Mug
in 1 collection
This orange mug has a standing Hula Girl with arms outstretched and a yellow interior glaze. It is stamped "Tiki Bar" on the front. Made to serve the Pi Yi cocktail which is described on their menu as: "A tropical typhoon of Brugel Anejo rum, Pampeno Blanco rum, passion fruit, pineapple, peach, citrus and honey all blended together."