Tiki Mugs
The Honu Ku Tiki Mug - by Tank Standing Buffalo - based on a carving by Patrick Vassar
in 15 collections
This mug is modeled after a prominent Ku styled tiki carving by Patrick Vassar at the bar.
Tiki Caliente 12 Event Mug
aka Tiki Caliente 12 Female Menehune Mug - for 2021, Tiki Caliente XII Event Mug in 14 collections
This is a mug shaped like a female menehune standing atop a Tiki head and playing a drum. She has a flower in her hair and is wearing a flower lei.
The menehune design was inspired by vintage United Airlines menehune statues and decanters which portray the same female character as well as an older, mustached male character.
This mug version was designed by Doug Horne and manufactured by Eekum Bookum (John and Janet Mulder).
NOTE: There were also a number of artist custom versions which were auctioned off at the event.
Black and Orange Halloween Skull - by Tiki Rob
in 1 collection
From Tiki Rob's website: "This skull highlights the contrast between Black and Orange, my two favorite Halloween colors! Glossy black interior glaze."
Tiki Caliente 12 Event Mug Custom For Art Show
aka Tiki Caliente 12 Menehune Mug Custom For 2021 Art Show in 0 collections
This is a mug shaped like a female menehune standing atop a Tiki head and playing a drum. She has a flower in her hair and is wearing a flower lei.
The menehune design was inspired by vintage United Airlines menehune statues and decanters which portray the same female character as well as an older, mustached male character.
This mug version was originally designed by Doug Horne and manufactured by Eekum Bookum (John and Janet Mulder).
Like the “Mr. Menehune” mug show back in 2017 which portrayed the older male mustached character, several 2021 Tiki Caliente Tiki artists uniquely decorated this year’s female event mug in the medium and style of their choice, then auctioned them off to the lucky highest bidders for a “Mrs. Menehune" mug show.
This mug auction ran Thursday through Saturday evenings during the event. All proceeds went to the artists who created these one-of-a-kind mugs. Only those with Tiki Caliente wristbands could bid on these mugs. The winning bidders were announced on Saturday night, and the mugs had to be picked up by Sunday.
The artists participating in this year’s mug auction included the following bevy of beautiful Tiki talent: Big Toe, Doug Horne, Thor, Mulder142, Kymm! Bang, Megan Besmirched, Norm Daniels, Tiki Tony, Eric October, The Boozy Doodler, Nancy Freeman, Janet Mulder, Brandon Long, Brian Rechenmacher, James Owens, Rory Snyder, plus a few more announced during the event.
Severed Lady Head Mug - Soil Red - by Rockin' Jelly Bean & Mad Sculptures Ware - for Eros-Tiki
in 1 collection
This is a female version of the classic Ren Clark Severed head mug. It was created in two color combinations -- either Ash Gray or Soil Red.
The heads have lipstick, eye lashes, eye shadow, and gold earrings but very much resemble the originals. They also have an additional bone-shaped handle in back.
These mugs were released with matching aloha shirts, head towels, and air fresheners.
Severed Lady Head Mug - Ash Gray - by Rockin' Jelly Bean & Mad Sculptures Ware - for Eros-Tiki
in 0 collections
This is a female version of the classic Ren Clark Severed head mug. It was created in two color combinations -- either Ash Gray or Soil Red.
The heads have lipstick, eye lashes, eye shadow, and gold earrings but very much resemble the originals. They also have an additional bone-shaped handle in back.
These mugs were released with matching aloha shirts, head towels, and air fresheners.
Aloha Owl Dish - by Hana Isle
in 2 collections
This dish is shaped like an owl with the word "ALOHA" on its forehead. It is glazed in very Treasure Craft style colors (which makes sense since Ray Murray used to work there before starting Hana Isle) -- the majority has a brown glaze with interior of dish and eyes in a blue/green (turquoise). Probably made in the 1970s during the big owl craze.
Lukluk Tiki Mug - Earthen Red with Black Wash - by Ken Ruzic - for Tiki Farm
in 7 collections
From Tiki Farm's website:
"Lukluk is Tok-Pisin (Papua New Guinea pidgin) for the English language terms 'Look after… stare, gaze, glance, watch'.
Who better to look after you and your cocktail than this masked sentinel designed by long time Tiki Farm contributing artist Ken 'Little Lost Tiki' Ruzic?
And if you look closely, you'll see that sometimes eyes are not where you would truly expect them!
Look closely… you'll find TWO sets of eyes staring back at you!
Hiding in the leafy underbrush, Lukluk will remain a constant guardian of your home Tiki bar and a faithful vessel for your favorite libation!
Initially issued in either jungle distressed wooden brown or a beautiful citrusy lime green, this version features a molten-lava red with a matte black wash!
Hiding behind his giant mask, Lukluk will keep an eye out for fun at your next shindig!"
Volcano Village Mug - Second Edition - Lime Green
in 5 collections
A volcano shaped mug featuring a Tiki flanked by torches, a fish, a toucan, and tropical foliage. This mug has a wraparound scenic design glazed in a “lime green” primary glaze with a washed scenic foreground.
Aloha Joe in Brown for Lowbrow Aloha
aka Aloha Joe For Lowbrow Aloha 3rd Edition in 3 collections
"Aloha Joe" is the official Lowbrow Aloha event mug. This mug is a stylization of the Witco tiki fountain, one of which resides at Hala Kahiki, which has hosted the Lowbrow Aloha art show since 2016. The open basin allows you to put a piece of dry ice in it for a mysterious drink presentation. Design by House of Tabu (Ken Holewczynski) & DSK Designs, based on vintage Witco design. This third edition is finished in a brown matte finish.
Hula's Modern Primitive Tiki Mug - 2021 - Gloss Brown
in 14 collections
This gloss brown mug was designed by Philippe Tilikete for Tiki Farm. The mug has a tiki face with protruding eyes, a long and narrow nose and an open, circle mouth exposing its teeth.
This 2021 version is an all-new version of the original HULA'S Modern Primitive mug first launched back in 2009.
Ward Warehouse Beam Mug #2 - by Gecko
in 2 collections
This mug is created by Gecko for his Gecko's South Seas Arts shop, and is molded after one of the 30 beams taken from the old Ward Warehouse on Honolulu and carved for Max's South Seas. Each mug is numbered X/30 after the beam for which it was carved, and not to indicate the production number.
This is mug design #2.