EXOTIKON: MUG-SHOT 3! TIKI MUG AUCTION

(2022) An amazing release by Trader Vic's with Gecko. This towering ceramic can hardly be called simply a "mug"...it's a tank! Ver...

(1960) Ultra rare insert produced by OMC was made to convert any bowl into a volcano bowl. It is designed to have something flammable (often 151 rum)

(1960s) The jury is out on this one. Used at The Islander Stockton and Los Angeles locations in California, it was manufactured by either Spurlin/Dese

(1950s) A version of the famous Husband Killer mug originally made by Stella Bodey of Spurlin Ceramics for the Islander in Los Angeles. This is the OM

(1960s) Here is a version of this mug customized for THE TIKIS theme park. These were a catalog item but were first used as the second version of the

(1960s) The Islander in Southern California produced some of the most proto and decorative mug ware in all of Tiki-dom. This rare mug from Stockton, C

(1960s) The jury is out on this one. Used at The Islander Stockton and Los Angeles locations in California, it was manufactured by either Spurlin/Dese

(1960s) A borderline crypto-mug, most probably made from one of the artisan mold that featured the Andres Bumatay design found at the 1962 Seattle Wor

(1960s) An alternative version of the famous TIKI BOB mug, this time made for Tampa's Hawaiian Village. Wreath name frame on the back. Retains o...

(1950s) The king of all Poly-Asian restaurateurs, Bob Lee produced some of the finest mugs for his unique venues. This Maori Peanut on a custom pedest

(1950s) A rare mug from the Hawaiian Room in New York City. This mug is scarce and only one other known location used this config and that was at the

(1950s) A scarce triangular signature mug by Totem Pottery for Hilton's Hawaiian Village featured, "Diamond Head" cocktail. Black sati...

(1960s) The iconic "primitive moderne" mug produced in Japan by the Otagiri Mercantile Company exclusively for the now-closed Luau 400 res...

(1950s) A mug that was branded for a few locations and also offered as a general catalog mug from OMC. The design is of the similar "Kon Tiki&q...

(1960s) Another variation on the "Wahine" mug, this one revealing her pretty face from behind a primitive (oriental style) mask. Marked fo...

(1950s) Skipper Kent's in San Francisco is one of the elusive early Tiki establishments that pre-date the boom in late 1950s. This large mug is ...

(1960s) From the Hawaiian Inn of Daytona, Florida. VG+. 5.5"x4"dia.

(1960s) A classically named Barrel O' Rum in the tradition of the subset in Tiki Mug collecting: RUM BARRELS! This one for the Hawaiian Village ...

(1960s) The king-daddy of Moai mugs, actually commissioned by Danny Balsz through OMC based on a carving by LeRoy Schmaltz of Oceanic Arts. The origin

(1960s) This is obviously an early mug not only for the "So San Gabriel" location marking (which was the pre-re-zoning of Monterey Park) b...

(1960s) Another version of the classic Moai, this time unmarked but produced by OMC. VG+. 7.25"x4"dia.

(2023) The event for the first EXOTIKON Festival. These mugs were in loving tribute to Danny Balsz and his THE TIKIS theme park which was celebrated h

(2023) This is the "BONE WIPE" colorway of the EXOTIKON mug. VG+. 10.25"x5"dia.

(1960s) A very rare figural bamboo mug used at THE TIKIS and early from the "So. San Gabriel" location marking. Rare. VG+. 7"x3.25&qu...

(1976) A super fun and quite rare specialty mug created by Danny Balsz for this blow-out July 4th,1976 Bicentennial event at THE TIKIS Polynesian them

(2021) The Orange edition of this handsome decanter produced by Tiki Farm for The SVEN KIRSTEN KOLLECTION series. This piece was made in homage to an

(2012) Rare Munktiki mug made for the Hale Pele bar. Red and black rub. Numbered #83/100. VG+. 6.5"x3.5"dia.

(2020) Here is the fantastic, long-sold out Bertiki mug made at Max's South Seas Hideaway's ambitious in-house ceramics studio. Even more ra...

(2015) Designed and produced by Munktiki. Numbered 3 out of only 25 made with this glaze. VG+. 8"x5"dia.

(2019) Produced by Tiki Diablo from a design by Kaku Kaku aka Bill Grayson. Based on the torch gable Tikis at Aloha Isle in Adventureland at Walt Disn

(2016) Simply one of the coolest mugs ever made! Paul Nielsen of Munktiki managed to top his incredible Coconut Monkey line with this three sided mast

(2012) This unique series by MUNKTIKI featured Papua New Guinea designed Tikis that "stacked" into one another. No two in the very limited...

(2023) Another unique mug out of Max's in-house ceramics studio, this time by Rainbow Professor and it's a tribute to the famous TIKI BOB mu...

(2012) One of the most overlooked, special mugs created by Munktiki. The "Crumb Catcher" is visually patterned after a Papua New Guinea ce...

(2019) Red variant of the Gecko famous "Ward Warehouse" post carvings he made for Max's South Seas Hideaway. VG+. 2.5"x10.75"...

(2016) A terrific sculpt by John Mulder nodding to a carving in the MAI-KAI gardens, the home of The Hukilau festival in Florida back in 2016. Sold ou

(2020s) Possible concept mug from Max's. This unmarked yet lovely maroon Moai mug features a strong profile, top knot and a heavily sculpted &qu...

(2019) This wonderful design by Derek Yaniger for Max's South Seas Hideaway immediately sold out in every color way it was produced. This and th...

(2020) Numbered on bottom 8/25. The green first edition (200 pieces) was followed by a blue glaze edition (100 pieces) and this burnt orange glaze edi

(2016) Simply stunning and impressive release by Munktiki. Hand numbered on bottom 93/100. VG+. 7.5"x5.75"dia.

(2003) An early Tiki Farm production for the famous MAI-KAI in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. These fine mugs, not becoming hard to source, were offered at

(2003) Produced by Tiki Farm for the MAI-KAI gift shop. VG+ with typical wear. 6.5"x2.75"dia each.

(2019) Sold out edition for the 2019 Hukilau of a Tiki found at the MAI-KAI in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Comes with mini PNG Drum mug, three lights...

(2017) Rare MAI-KAI figural mug based on a famous Barney West sculpture in the MAI-KAI gardens. Marked #101 in an unknown edition. VG+. 10.5"x3...

(2015) This is the limited brown version of the "Junction Moai" depicting one of Barney West's famous giant Moai carvings out of felle...

(2011) An incredible homage to the MAI-KAI's famous and first generation Mystery Bowl by SWANK PAD aka Tim Glazner. Tim authored the wonderful h...

(1980s) This is a later Dynasty Wholesale version of the famous Abelam hot grog mug for MAI-KAI. VG+ with small production flaw on inner rim. 3.5&qu...

(1950s) Very rare hand painted handled mug created exclusively for the MAI-KAI, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida by Harper Ceramics of Florida. Used for Hot Bu

(1950s) Very rare hand painted handled mug created exclusively for the MAI-KAI, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida by Otagiri Mercantile Company. Used for Hot Bu

(1950s) Very rare hand painted handled mug created exclusively for the MAI-KAI, Ft. Lauderdale by Florida by Otagiri Mercantile Company. Used for Hot