Tiki Mugs
Trader Vic's Logo Pitcher
in 1 collection
This glass pitcher was manufactured for Trader Vic's. It features their logo abelam mask and reads "Trader Vic's" underneath the mask.
Vicious Virgin Bowl Arm Lowered
aka Los Angeles Islander Vicious Virgin Bowl Arm Lowered, Kneeling Hula Girl Bowl Arm Lowered in 3 collections
This pink bowl with blue/green glaze running down the sides features three nude girls around the outside. Each is kneeling and has her hands behind her back. Wood grain pattern on underside of bowl. The Los Angeles Islander menu shows a drink served in this bowl, also called the "Vicious Virgin" and this is pictured in Sven Kirsten's The Book of Tiki on page 163. The featured drink appears to have been a version of the daiquiri, made with Virgin Islands rum, limes, and rock candy syrup.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Dragon Mug
in 10 collections
This dragon-shaped mug was manufactured for the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki. The mug has a white and yellow glaze with red and blue cold painted accents.
Benihana Usagi Mug
in 2 collections
This white rabbit-shaped mug was manufactured for Benihana of Tokyo. The rabbit is sitting up on its hind legs.
Jurojin Hiball
in 1 collection
This hiball is beige in color and features Jurojin, the god of longevity. It is similar to the Kuo Wah mug from San Francisco, but without the markings.
Benihana Tall Robed Fukurokuju Mug
in 12 collections
This white mug was manufactured for Benihana of Tokyo. It is shaped like Fukurokuju, the Japanese god of wisdom. He is sometimes confused with Jurōjin, who by some accounts is Fukurokuju's grandson and by other accounts inhabits the same body. Fukurokuju is said to be an incarnation of the Southern Polestar. In many depictions (including this one), Fukurokuju has an abnormally high forehead. He is the only member of the Seven Lucky Gods credited with the ability to revive the dead.
Chin Tiki Ashtray
in 5 collections
This ashtray was made for the Chin Tiki in Detroit, MI. It has a picture of their logo tiki and reads "Chin Tiki Detroit."
Don the Beachcomber Sahara Hotel Ashtray With Yellow
in 5 collections
This round ashtray with yellow center was made for Don the Beachcomber in the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. The ashtray features a beachcomber with a beard wearing a pointy hat carrying two fish. Reads "Don the Beachcomber Hotel Sahara Las Vegas." There is also an orange centered version.
Westwood W-20 Mug Brown
aka Westwood Noh Devil Mask Mug in 3 collections
This brown handled mug was produced by Westwood in Japan. It is shaped like a traditional Japanese Noh ghost spirit mask. The image on the mug has round eyes, sharp pointed teeth and horns.
Benihana Noh Mug
in 4 collections
This white mug was manufactured for Benihana of Tokyo and is shaped like an actor in a Japanese Noh play. On this version of the mug, the actor's arms are in a raised position.
Tonga Room Three Face Bucket Standard Size
in 13 collections
This bucket lookalike is the same standard bucket design that was found at many restaurants. It is the common three-face tiki design, with tan unglazed sides and a brown glazed lip and interior. Marked "Tonga Room" "Fairmont Hotel" "San Francisco" in black on side.