Tiki Mugs
Mermaid by Makatiki for Esotico Miami
in 4 collections
This mug is shaped like a kneeling mermaid holding a shell bowl over her head and wearing a flowered lei. Marked on reverse for Esotico Miami.
Tangaroa Butt Tiki Mug For Esotico Miami
aka Tanga Tui Sunset Fade Glaze by Eekum Bookum for Esotico Miami in 4 collections
This is a mug shaped like a standing female Tangaroa Tiki. Back reads "Esotico Miami Cocktails * Tropical Show". It was first introduced in a light brown/beige and later in orange, but this three-tone gradual sunset glaze from red at base to orange and then yellow at top is unique for this edition from Esotico.
Texas Tiki Week 2019 Armadillo Mug Teal
in 4 collections
This mug is shaped like an armadillo holding a guitar. Issued for the 7th Annual Texas Tiki Week and made by Eekum Bookum. This version is teal with red eyes. 200 mugs were made in the regular edition with numbers 1-100 in brown and numbers 101-200 in teal. Additionally, smaller editions were produced in matte black (5 each in matte black with blue wash and 5 each in matte black with green wash). Sold through their website after the event as well.
Texas Tiki Week 2019 Armadillo Mug Brown
in 1 collection
This mug is shaped like an armadillo holding a guitar. Issued for the 7th Annual Texas Tiki Week and made by Eekum Bookum. This version is brown with red eyes. 200 mugs were made in the regular edition with numbers 1-100 in brown and numbers 101-200 in teal. Additionally, smaller editions were produced in matte black (5 each in matte black with blue wash and 5 each in matte black with green wash). Sold through their website after the event as well.
Suffering Bastard - First Edition - by LunacyFX Ceramics for Suffering Bastard
in 3 collections
This is a squat stylized version of the classic Suffering Bastard Moai mug first introduced by Trader Vic's. This version sits on a base surrounded with cross-hatched designs. It is branded on reverse for the Suffering Bastard Bar in Sanford, Florida. The bar opened April 5th, 2019. It is semi-hidden inside of Tuffy's Bottle Shop, but you can find Suffering Bastard on your way to the outdoor garden. This mug was released September 14th, 2019 in a limited edition of 200.
Suffering Bastard Mo'ai KavaKava - First Edition - Gray - by Eekum Bookum - for Suffering Bastard
aka Suffering Bastard Moai Kava Kava - First Edition - Gray - by Eekum Bookum - for Suffering Bastard in 10 collections
This is the skeletal head of a traditional Mo'ai KavaKava, glazed in a slate gray, with white irises, branded on reverse for the Suffering Bastard Bar in Sanford, Florida. The bar opened April 5th, 2019. It is semi-hidden inside of Tuffy's Bottle Shop, but you can find Suffering Bastard on your way to the outdoor garden.
Monk Voodoo Punch Barrel
aka Trader Dick's Monk Voodoo Punch Barrel in 1 collection
Older rum barrel with a monk, who acts as the mug's handle. Barrel is brown, black and white on outside, white inside, monk is nicely painted. Marked "Voodoo Punch XXX Rare 1 Day Old" on side of barrel. Although it does not read "Trader Dick's", this mug matches the rest of the Trader Dick's barrel mugs promotional set put out by Shafford. This was not used at Trader Dick's in Sparks, Nevada, but rather was a promotional item for a brand of rum in Australia.
Island Girl Mug by Big Toe
in 9 collections
BigToe "Island Girl" hand-signed mug was styled after a BigToe painting called "Forbidden Island" that tells a narrative of an early visit to the Polynesian Islands. “Forbidden Island” was inspired by 2 black and white vintage photos (one of which, the topless wahine, was taken by Adolphe Sylvain of Tahiti from the 1960s) and a shot BigToe took at the Place Of Refuge on the Big Island of Hawaii. A beautiful wahine watches a wooden schooner drop anchor in an idyllic tropical lagoon with majestic volcanic mountains in the distance. The 2 menacing tikis watch over her and could portent troubled waters ahead for the visiting sailors. The mug was manufactured by Munktiki Imports. This is an open edition mug with subtle bas relief sculpting, that the artist has hand-signed. The mug measures about 8" tall by 2.75" wide, and holds about 15 fl oz.
Forbidden Sub - by Doug Horne for Forbidden Island
in 34 collections
The Forbidden Sub mug depicts a gray submarine lifted out of the churning ocean depths by a huge orange tentacle. Labeled with the “Forbidden Island” logo on one side, this mug measures 8″ wide by 4″ tall and has a capacity of 18-20 oz. A recipe card for a cocktail named "Infinite Coastline" is included with the mug. The mug went on sale Monday, September 7th, at 12:00pm PST and was limited to two mugs per person. Limited to a run of 500 pieces.
False Idol Hei Tiki - Artist Proof - Burnt Umber with a Greenish Float
aka False Idol Hei Tiki AP in 1 collection
The Hei Tiki mug was produced for False Idol and is based on Bosko's extensive carvings at False Idol.
The mug was produced in three glazes: Satin Pink, Sage Green with a Blue Rub, and Turquoise.
Bosko said that the Turquoise edition would probably be the last False Idol Hei Mug produced.
Bosko also produced and sold several artist proofs in various color ways.
This is a one-of-a-kind artist proof in burnt umber (reddish brown) with a green wash.
King Tā Moko Mug - Christmas 2019 - Limited Edition for Esotico Miami
aka Maori Tattoo Elvis Santa Mug in 10 collections
Bust of a young Elvis, his face covered with traditional Māori tattoos. This design has been released in a few small editions with different colored shirts, including a pink, a light blue, and a darker blue with black detail. This limited edition mug was produced for Christmas 2019 where the shirt is replaced with a red, fur trimmed Santa Coat with a sprig of holly on the lapel.
The Reef Diver Duke Diving Helmet Mug - Super Dooper Limited Edition - by Eekum Bookum
in 0 collections
The Diver Duke Diving Helmet mug design was originally manufactured by Eekum Bookum for The Reef in Palm Springs. The mug is indeed shaped like a very realistic upside down diving helmet. It has an octopus, shells, and other undersea life encircling it. For this super dooper hand-painted version, the diver has come to explore the lost ruins of the ancient Mark V Navy helmet. Embellished with silver knife handle and custom 24k gold accents. The clown fish sent word to one of his buddies to check out this intruder... watch out for that octopus little dude...