THE OCEANIC ARTS VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION 2

(1960s) An early LeRoy rendered palm spathe with an aqua floral painted pattern. A staple of his early career. 42"x9". VG+ with typical we...

(1960s) An early LeRoy rendered palm spathe with a painted rose colored tribal pattern. A staple of his early career. 44"x9.5". VG+ with t...

(1950s) Four master pattern carvings of an early Schmaltz & Van Oosting trinket box. Spindle chocks present. Smallest to largest: 9.5"x5&qu...

(1950s) Fourteen master pattern carvings of a early Schmaltz & Van Oosting floral details. Pieces such as these were used in combination with wa...

(1950s) Four master pattern carvings of a early Schmaltz & Van Oosting corbels in classical Continental style. Some spindle chocks present. VG+ ...

(1960s) Fourteen master pattern carvings of early Schmaltz & Van Oosting "pineapple" wood trim accents. These were used in application...

(1960s)Smallest to Largest: 18.5"x28" to 14"x32".VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) These hail from an era in the 1960s when OA was recycling some of it's early non-Polynesian carving work to drum up more business. These...

(1960s) An OA creation as part of their full offering to clients wishing to leave no stone unturned in regard to customized detail.4.5x2.25x2.25. VG+

(1960s) 4x4x1.25.VG+ with minor wear.

(1960s) A very OA showroom wall sample for intricate Marquesan pattern wall trim. These would be used for doorway and cabinet accents in commercial Po

(1960s) 60"x3". VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) A classic OA-George Nakashima design for repeating wall trim. Examples of this type could be found in Tiki temples across the nation with uses

(1960s) 48x11.25. VG+.

(1960s) 9x19.5" x 1.75". VG+.

(1960s) A gorgeous hand carved nature scene, imported by Oceanic Arts in the 1960s from Central America. Taking a cue from their mentor, Robert Carter

(1960s) A nicely carved pineapple motif finial. OA's attention to detail is apparent in this finial piece which was used in resort location acro...

(1960s) 8.25"x48".VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) 40"x6". VG+ with typical wear.

(1956) One of the earliest offerings from Schmaltz-Van Oosting are their Tiki "Mana Surf" Charms. This is a rare "double pattern"...

(1950s) 4.4"x1.5" each. VG+ with typical wear.

(1950s) The most famous of the Mana Surf Charms, this type was eventually repurposed into wall masks, door and cabinet pulls. Here is a double master

(1960s) A rare Witco inspired surf charm made some time in the early 1960s. For a brief period, OA halted production on the Mana Surf Charms but from

(1960s) 7"x2". VG+.

(1960-90s) OA began making these in the late 1950s out of a particular part of the palm frond where its stout construction allowed for more figural, s

(1970s) A very clever carving of the traditional coconut monkey novelty figure. The expression and use of the coconut fiber as fur is unusual. 7.25&...

(1960s) This master pattern carving was made exclusively for The Coco Palms Resort for application to their custom dining room chairs by OA. These can

(Late 1950s) 8.5"x4" closed. VG+.

(1958) A promotional photograph of a model posing in a customized booth setting by Schmaltz-Van Oosting for Orchids Importers, Armacost & Roysto...

(1958-1959) A pair of early invoices to Trader Vic's famous Cosmo Place, San Francisco location. Note the payee is Robert Van Oosting at Bob'...

(1961) Early invoice to famed OA tiki carver, ED CRISSMAN, dated August 1961. Signed in blue ink. 7"x8.5". VG+.

(1962) SIGNED by FLORIAN GABRIEL, art director for Steve Crane and Associates. 7"x8.5". VG+ with small staple holes .

(1960s) OA showroom floor samples of an ingenious use of natural and surplus materials to help create a stylish and theme transforming mood. Approx 34

(1960s) A LeRoy Schmaltz answer to the famed ceramic Chinese screen tile used throughout the mid-century Polynesian Pop world. 9.75"x14.5"...

(1960s) 9.75"x14.5"x1.5". VG+.

(1960s) LeRoy Schmaltz wasted nothing! He loved making use of ANYTHING left over from other projects. These bamboo native fetish bundles are represent

(1960s) LeRoy created this famous OA pattern using a clever application of various depths with his router drill. The final effect is a three dimension

(1960s) Original OA decorative wall trim panel master pattern carving. 7.75"x72.25"x1.75". VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) A OA showroom wall sample for intricate Tahitian pattern wall trim. These would be used for doorway and cabinet accents in commercial Polynesi

(1961) Made for the famous POLYNESIAN VILLAGE APARTMENTS in Playa Del Rey, California, this early LeRoy carving was the master and wall sample at Schm

(1961) Made for the famous POLYNESIAN VILLAGE APARTMENTS in Playa Del Rey, California. 48.25"X8.25"X2". VG+ with typical wear.

(1950s) An early Schmaltz and Van Oosting decorative wall panel carving of a Chinese Junk. 25"x12" -2 Sided. VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) A gorgeous ceramic jade Chinese tile custom manufactured by Nonamax for Oceanic Arts to their specifications. OA at one time carried the large

(1960s) A rare set of mold masters in bronze for Chinese Dragon door pulls. One is for left facing and the other is for right facing. These were used

(1960s) A very rare OA design for a Tahitian tiki door pull. This is for the figural version. Appears to made of aluminum. 9.5"x3". VG+.

(1960s) A very rare OA design for a Tahitian tiki door pull. This is for the block handle version. Solid bronze. 11"x3.5". VG+.

(1960s) Going back to his early days, LeRoy always found use for small scrap items. Here, LeRoy took some left over pieces of wood to fashion a canoe

(Mid-20th Century) A Transitional style, decorated with lime and charcoal paint. 12"X3.5".VG+.

(Mid-20th Century) Drinking cup with delicately carved angular birdhead with pear shell eyes. 5.5"x3.75". VG+.with typical wear

(Mid-20th Century) New Guinea Folk Art Crocodile sculpture with inset cowrie shell eyes and ancestor face on the tail. 3.5"x34". VG+.

(Mid-20th Century) A stylized Folk Art Crocodile from Melanesia. Inset operculum shell. 4.5"x32". VG+

(Mid-20th Century) Carved Folk Art Sea sculpture likely from Samoa. Projecting head with detailed shell. 4.5"x12.5". VG+.

(Mid-20th Century) New Guinea Trobriand Island stylized Wallaby carving of noteworthy scale, on tripod feet with outstretched arms and canted head. Th

(Mid-Century) Also known as an ABO, this colorfully painted cylinder would be made out of hollowed out limb ends, filled with human remains and sealed

(Mid-20th Century) Carved with bold and exaggerated features, likely from the Iatmul or Sawos people. Female figure with inset cowrie shell eyes. Pier

(Mid-20th Century) Middle Sepik River Hook Figure. Top of the head is pierced for a suspension cord. Hands resting on the abdomen with detailed curvin

(Mid-20th Century) Arnhem Land painting with natural ocher pigments in geometric patterns. Some water staining and separations. Unknown Artist. Rare.

(Mid-20th Century) Very handsome carving featuring a hornbill mounted above a spirit figure mask on base. 11"x4.25". VG+.

(Mid-20th Century) A rare ochre colored PNG mask from The Big Trip. A small mask at 6.75"x4". VG with some loss to the nose and headdress.

(Mid-20th Century) A handsome double-sided standing panel carving of a native love scene. One side depicts a man and woman beside their tall jungle hu

(Mid-20th Century) Detailed Philippine Ifugao female huntress figural bust. Impressively carved from one piece of Mahogany. 12.5"x 8.25"x5...

(Mid-20th Century) Highly detailed carvings of a beautiful young native couple. VG+ with one repaired break in the male headdress feather tip. 12&qu...

(Mid-20th Century) Balinese stylized carved figures. 9.75"x4"x3.25" and 6.5"x3"x2". VG+ with typical wear.

(Mid-20th Century) A trio of native head carvings as handled drinking cups. Approx 9.75"x3.5"x5.5" each. VG+ with typical wear.

(Mid-20th Century) Possibly from the Chowke People. Made of a bentwood frame work and covered with Bark cloth with woven cloth applied. 11.25"x...

(Mid-20th Century) Taiwan native Trident/weapon. Unscrews into 2 pieces in center. Bought from Paul Marshall products. 61.5" x 5.5". VG+.

(Early-20th Century) Solomon Island, Bougainville woven fiber fighting bow. A traditional bow with entire shaft covered with rattan and orchid stem fi

(Early-20th Century) Various authentic native New Guinea barbed spear and arrow sections. 71"x2". VG+ with typical wear.

(Early-20th Century) Classic fighting spear with woven orchid fiber shaft and rows of sharp animal bones. These intricate weapons were made with flyin

(Early-20th Century) Stepped paddle club with diamond shape head. Decorated with bands of geometric incising. Rich color Lustrous patina with coral po

(Mid-20th Century) Finely carved wood, with base Tiki figure handle surmounted by a segmented spear. 38"x3.5". VG+.

(Mid-20th Century) An impressive large Mount Hagen ceremonial green stone axe. These weapons were used for mainly ceremonial and commerce purposes. Ho

(1960s) A scaled ink sketch on paper by LeRoy Schmaltz of various war clubs. Signed. 15.5"x15". VG with toning and light creasing.

(1960s) Conte crayon, pencil and ink sketch on paper. Signed. 11"x18.5". VG with typical wear from production use, light toning, fold and ...

(1960s) A rare remodel sketch by LeRoy Schmaltz for Sund's Tropical Island store in Whittier, CA. The owner was Harry Sund, brother of Sunny Sun...

(1960s) An original set of schematic elevations of a massive Polynesian style chandelier by LeRoy Schmaltz. 14"x17", 18"x20.5". ...

(1960s) An ink on vellum drawing of a highly detailed round support column for a restaurant installation. Signed LeRoy Schmaltz/Oceanic Arts. 14&quo...

(1960s) A blueprint of the famous LeRoy Schmaltz Tahitian War Canoe wall carving. Signed by LeRoy with Oceanic Arts production stamp. 18"x24&qu...

(1970s) A very rare commissioned design by Kimo's Polynesian Wear for a Witco-esque check out counter. Pen and ink on vellum. 8.5"x11"...

(1973) Pencil conceptual sketches on a single sheet of signage for various bars and areas of THE TIKIS by LeRoy Schmaltz.10"x16.5". VG+wit...

(1969) A collection of LeRoy Schmaltz original design sketches for the Abacus restaurant. Entryway and various wall treatments including tikis, wall c

(1960s) A design by LeRoy Schmaltz for an eventual silkscreen master which would be used to screen the table tops at the Tahiti Nui restaurant on Kaua

(1972) A pair of original design ink drawings by LeRoy Schmaltz for the Kodak Film kiosks at the park. Signed initials by LeRoy in the info key. 24&...

(1960s) A nice carving from the OA showroom. 30.25" x 8". VG+.

(1970s) A handsome and colorful tribal war shield wall sample from the OA showroom. 26"x10.5". VG+.

(1950s) An early Schmaltz-Van Oosting product. This is the master pattern carving with spindle chocks. 14"x5.5". VG+ with typical wear.

(1950s) A very early version of the later, #489 Mortlock Island Mask seen in the previous lot. This version is cast in plaster and marked on the back:

(1950s) A truly stunning artifact from the OA archives. This "BITUAC RITUAL BOARD" was based on a museum specimen and features exquisite d...

(1960s) Perhaps the most famous of the OA carving designs of all time. This New Guinea shield was created by LeRoy Schmaltz based on a museum specimen

(1960s) A cartoony native shield comprised of wood and painted matting by LeRoy Schmaltz. 45"x32". VG+ with typical wear from use.

(2000s) A dynamic war shield carving by LeRoy Schmaltz with detailed design work and painting with sisal twine and raffia accents. 54"x20.5&quo...

(2000s) Another interesting design by LeRoy Schmaltz depicting a spirit mask and turtle on a figural shield of the Lower Fly River region of Papua New

(1990s) Another handsome New Caledonia Tale carved by LeRoy Schmaltz. This one features inset abalone shell eyes. 49.5"x11". VG+ with typi...

(1960s) This exquisite piece was custom created by Oceanic Arts for the famous Tonga Room at the Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA . This is the first

(1980s) A simply gorgeous carving by LeRoy Schmaltz, mixing his two biggest influences: Modernist notions with primitive design motifs. Here, a New Ca

(1960s) These fanciful mask/shield carvings were made by LeRoy in his spare time. LeRoy would occasionally come up with attractive rental pieces where

(1960s) A striking design by OA of a New Guinea wall mask. Painted in traditional colors by LeRoy Schmaltz, a staple of the OA catalog for decades. 35

(2000-2022) Here is an interesting piece. Just recently, before LeRoy passed away, being LeRoy, he convalesced, he found ways to keep busy. This mask

(1950s) This is another of the earliest patterns Schmaltz-Van Oosting created under commission by Cargoes by Carter. A handsome carving. 25"x4....

(1950s) The #426-428 New Guinea Mask carvings are perhaps Oceanic Arts' best known items. They could be found all over the globe and with the Di...