Tiki Mugs
The Tahitian Smog Cutter Mug
in 1 collection
This mug appears on The Tahitian menus for both Studio City and Pasadena. It is a fogcutter style mug but named a "smogcutter" as a nod to the pollution outside the walls of the Tiki bar. The mug is a light yellowish beige and depicts a native hut. When it premiered, the cocktail that came in the mug was $1.50 and was described as "A fine blend of fruit juices, light rums, topped with a dash of sherry wine."
Trader Vic's Nautilus Shell Bowl
in 14 collections
This bowl is a faithful representation of a nautilus and is primarily white but has some brown striping. There are many similar nautilus bowls, but this one can be differentiated by the stamping underneath and its unique wavy base.
Nautilus Shell Bowl Unmarked
in 1 collection
An unmarked nautilus shell bowl with its distinctive spiral shape.
Mana-Mana Blue
in 37 collections
This mug was designed by AtomicTonyTiki. The mug is a beautiful stone blue color, and the tiki is in the style of a traditional Maori figure. The tiki is holding a smaller tiki head in its hands. This is the open edition available through Tiki Farm.
Mana-Mana Artist Proof
aka Mana-Mana in 1 collection
This mug was designed by AtomicTonyTiki and produced by Tiki Farm for the Tiki Farm 10th Anniversary event at La Luz de Jesus Gallery. The mug is a unique artist proof, and the tiki is in the style of a traditional Maori figure. The tiki is holding a smaller tiki head in its hands.
Drei Moai Scorpion Bowl Test Glaze Brown and Pink
aka Three Moai Bowl in 1 collection
This brown and pink bowl, supported by three frowning moai, has a hot pink rim and interior. Only two test glazes, according to Holden, were produced in this color.
JuJu
in 2 collections
This mug is a tribute to Barney West. The eyes are ringed with concentric circles and the arms and legs are decorated with a repeating tattoo-like pattern. This is a one mold mug and total run is estimated for 80 pieces maximum. The first 8 are in a sandy yellow color with a bit of blue in the detail.
Easter Island Toothbrush Holder
in 4 collections
A traditional Moai sculpt with four holes in the head for individual toohbrushes. This toothbrush holder is part of a set, including a soap dispenser and soap dish.
Easter Island Soap Dish
in 1 collection
A soap dish with three Moai heads along the side. This soap dish is part of a set, including a soap dispenser and toohbrush holder.
Beachcomber Cafe Chalice
aka Tonga Lei Bowl, Beachcomber Scorpion Bowl in 27 collections
This chalice has a green glazed bowl with a tropical scene of waterfalls and jungle flora. The stem of the chalice is glazed brown and features a Tahitian Tiki face. Beneath the head is a necklace of leaves and the words "Beachcomber Cafe." A heavy piece.
From The Beachcomber Cafe, Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, California and The Beachcomber Cafe at the Malibu Pier in Malibu, California.
Ku-Konga - Green - with Don the Beachcomber Fire Decal
in 2 collections
This green tiki mug was designed by Doug Horne and manufactured by Tiki Farm. It is shaped like Ku and is playing a drum. This was one of three open edition Tiki Farm mugs (Ku-Konga, Vicious, Tangata) Don's used with fire decals as a stop-gap measure after they were converted from Sam's Seafood/Kona's and before their exclusive mugs arrived. According to Art Snyder only a couple hundred of each were produced.
Milan Guanko's Kona Gold Mug Bloody
aka Gilligan's Island Tiki Mug in 6 collections
Milan Guanko's Kona Gold Tiki mug is inspired by a Tiki that appeared on the television show, Gilligan's Island. This Tiki has coffee bean shaped eyes and rough palm texture at the top of its head as well as the base. This mug was issued in a regular open edition, a limited edition, an Okolemaluna edition, a "bloody" edition, a paua shell purple edition, and custom editions. This is the bloody edition with a gray glaze and "blood" dripping down from the top of the mug.