Tiki Mugs
Hu Ke Lau Ku Mug
aka Hu Ke Lau Orchids of Hawaii Ku Mug, Hu Ke Lau Ku Mug in 2 collections
Tiki mug shaped like a traditional Ku, with a grimacing face. Identical to the Orchids of Hawaii R-74, but marked "Hu Ke Lau Chicopee" on the back and no legible markings except for "Japan" on the bottom.
The Town House Hawaiian Room Tiki Mug - Light Matte Brown
in 1 collection
This standing full-bodied Ku Tiki mug, with large bow-shaped mouth and trailing headdress, is from the Hawaiian Room at The Town House Hotel in Omaha, Nebraska. This mug is double sided. It is pictured on their drink menu and was used to serve the "Moloka Monsoon." It came in both this light matte brown and a darker glossy version.
Chiki Tiki Bamboo Mug - for the Mai-Kai
in 1 collection
This mug, shaped like a bundle of bamboo, was manufactured by Chiki Tiki. "Mai Kai Ft. Lauderdale" is printed on the front base.
The Islands Phoenix Fu Manchu
aka The Islands Phoenix Fu Manchu Straight Taper in 1 collection
This is a mug featuring a stylized stereotypical Asian male face with a long mustache, commonly referred to as a Fu Manchu mug. Chinese symbols on the back side. The bottom is marked "The Islands Phoenix."
Hula Girl & Palm Tree Mug - Standing & Facing Away - by Dorothy Kindell
aka No. 2-A in 2 collections
This mug is shaped like a palm tree trunk with a hula girl holding onto it from behind while facing outward. The trunk is a light brownish beige and the hula girl is finely detailed with black hair, a yellow frond skirt, and a yellow and red flower lei. This is the standing version. There are also two other variants, one where the hula girl is facing and holding the palm tree (2-B) and one where the hula girl is kneeling away from the tree but her hands are over her head to hold onto the palm tree behind her (2-C). These were advertised as either mugs or vases, whichever use the buyer wanted them to have.
Grass Skirt Tiki Room Skull Mug
aka Norcrest Style Skull Mug for Grass Skirt Tiki Room in 10 collections
This skull mug design was originally manufactured by Norcrest. It has a bone-shaped handle. It has slightly sunken eyes and nasal cavity with stress fractures on the front and back. This version was made for the Grass Skirt Tiki Room in Columbus, Ohio.
Grass Skirt Tiki Room Skull Bowl
in 10 collections
This is a bowl shaped like an upside down skull. It was made for the Grass Skirt Tiki Room in Columbus, Ohio. Approximately 5" tall x 5" wide x 7.75" deep.
Holt Howard Pineapple Mug
in 1 collection
This is a pineapple shaped mug with an angular handle. Part of a much larger matching set including a pitcher, sugar bowl, and more. Brown with yellow interior, rim, and handle. Some green on handle as well.
Health Tiki Mug Green
aka T6268 in 0 collections
This is a mug shaped like a Tiki head with a mouth full of clenched teeth and with slanted almond eyes. No markings. It also has a smaller matching shot mug. Available in a green, a brown, and a blue glaze.
Tiki tOny & Cory Bluemling Wheel Thrown Volcano Mug
in 0 collections
This volcano tiki mug was thrown on a potter's wheel by Cory Bluemling, then detailed and glazed by Tiki tOny. Size and glazes vary.
Dynasty Karate Punch Bucket Mug
aka DW543-Karate Punch in 3 collections
This is a mug in a classic "bucket" shape, with men doing karate on the sides. Outside is unglazed tan bisque, interior and lip is glazed brown. Marked "Karate Punch". This is the later Dynasty version, and the exterior is a lighter tan the other earlier versions of this design.
Hab-i-tudes Tiki-Kona Lantern in Crystal Yellow
in 0 collections
This is a stoneware Tiki lantern with a metal hanger/handle. The mouth, eyes, and a tossed box pattern around the top are open to allow light through. They were made in Jordan Blue, Mystic Green, Cafe Brown, Crystal Yellow, and White Leather. This is the Crystal Yellow version. Designed by David Bishop. The Tiki-Kona Lantern was followed by the Tiki-Maui Lantern (2013). It has the same color selections. The designs are similar but not identical. An easy way to distinguish between the two is by looking at the mouth. The Maui lantern appears to be smiling while the Kona lantern is not.