The Drooling Bastard - 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Edition - Red - by Eekum Bookum - for Tonga Hut North Hollywood

a.k.a. Tonga Hut Drooling Bastard Red in 3 collections

This is a mug shaped the Drooling Bastard (a crude Tiki made of volcanic rock, holding a bowl, with water trickling out of his mouth and into the bowl). It is based on the original fountain sculpture at the Tonga Hut which is the mascot for the Loyal Order of the Drooling Bastard.

This red with black highlights Drooling Bastard mug was released at Tonga Hut in North Hollywood at their annual St. Patrick’s Day potluck party on March 17, 2023.

Made by Eekum Bookum and limited to 100 mugs, the mug was only sold at the bar. The mug sold out a few days after it was released.

This limited edition was sold as a set with a matching miniature jigger version of the red Drooling Bastard mug for $130.

Production

Designer
Mulder142
Manufacturer
Eekum Bookum
Production Count
100

Release

Date
17 Mar 2023
Cost
USD 130.00
Notes
$130 for set including jigger and full sized Drooling Bastard mug.

Physical Characteristics

Material
Ceramic
Shape
Tiki
Colour
Red
Dimensions
3.75"W x 4.25"L x 8"H
Capacity
30 fl. oz.
Imagery
Tiki
Marking
"Tonga Hut" on back in white, in a North Hollywood style font.
Distinguishing Characteristics
red

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Date Created
12 Jul 2023
Date Updated
12 Jul 2023
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