Tiki Mugs
Crazy Al's Sunken Tiki Artist Proof
aka Crazy Al's Sunken Tiki Multicolored, Smuggler's Cove Sunken Tiki AP, Smuggler's Cove Kuhiko - Artist Proof in 13 collections
This is a classic Ku dredged from the bottom of the sea with barnacles, brain coral, and a fishing net still wrapped around him. Concept by Martin Cate and sculpted by Crazy Al. This is a Crazy Al's Artist Proof, limited to 48 one-of-a-kind versions of this mug in individualized multi-colored glazes. There is also an open edition (first edition) made in a light cream with a light green overglaze available only at Smuggler's Cove.
Ballast Point Fisherman God Mug
aka Ballast Point Fisherman Tiki God Mug in 15 collections
This is a mug shaped like a man dressed in a grass skirt and eating a fish. Paul Elder designed and sculpted this mug for Ballast Point Spirits. Manufactured by Tiki Farm.
Houn Scraper in Bluish Gray
in 2 collections
This is a stylized Moai mug with large rounded lips and an angular profile, especially the forehead, which juts forward sharply and continues the line on the bridge of the nose. Blue-gray is the first glaze color issued for this design.
Treasure Craft Coconut Mug
aka Treasure Craft #150 in 4 collections
This coconut mug from Treasure Craft has "Treasure Craft 19(c)59 #150" on the bottom. Brown exterior, white interior.
Gecko Tiki-Stemmed Martini Glass
in 3 collections
This martini glass was designed and manufactured by Gecko. The glass has a stem shaped like a tiki with eyes squinted shut, flared nostrils, an open mouth with gritting teeth and a small tiki on his forehead. The stem is the same design as an earlier shot glass made by Gecko.
Big Tiki Bank
aka Big Target Tiki Bank in 5 collections
This is a bank shaped like a Tiki head with a bow-shaped mouth and a vertical lined design around top and bottom rims. It was glazed in three separate colors: a light blue, a darker blue, and white. Has a removeable plug in the bottom. No markings, but sticker on bottom reads: "©2003 C.N. Burman Co., L.L.C."
Temple of Doom Mug
aka Chalice of Kali in 5 collections
This mug depicts the Chalice of Kali film prop from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. It is sculpted to look like a one-eyed mummified head with a grossly elongated tongue sticking out.
Johnnie Velour Tapa Bowl
in 2 collections
Hand thrown by Johnnie Velour. This is a serving bowl with tapa patterns, including stylized fish on the sides.
Sleeping Mexican Mug
aka Siesta Time Mug, El Sid's Sombrero Man Mug in 2 collections
This is a mug shaped like a man sleeping in a Mexican sombrero, his head tucked down to his knees, and hat shielding his eyes. The theme of the "Sleeping Mexican" was extremely popular in the 1950's-1960's and can be seen on numerous plates, S&P shakers, figures, and lamps from a variety of manufacturers. Best estimate on the edition run of this mug is Daga's standard of 600-1200.
Bloody Noh Devil Mask Mug
in 2 collections
This green handled mug is shaped like a traditional Japanese Noh ghost spirit mask. The image on the mug has bloodshot eyes, sharp & bloody pointed teeth, horns, and a handle on the back.
Uncle Billy's Bamboo Mug
in 2 collections
This hiball mug is shaped like a piece of bamboo and was manufactured for Uncle Billy's Restaurant in Hilo, HI.
War God Statue
in 1 collection
This is a statue based on the early Frankoma War God mug design by Joniece Frank for Frankoma Pottery, Inc. It was re-sculpted by Wendy Cevola and issued in statue form in many glaze colors, each color being a custom 1/1.