THE OCEANIC ARTS: VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION

(1970s) Original 12oz can of Primo Beer. Top tab intact with opening at bottom. 4.75"x2.75" VG

(1960s) Original early OA produced catalog for their "Production Carving" sub-division that created non-Polynesian wood products.9"x5...

(1960s) A grouping of over 20+ pieces of Continental and Spanish trim accents from BUFFUM'S DEPARTMENT STORE, PASADENA, CA.Smallest to Largest: ...

(1960s) A grouping of 4 pieces of Classical European trim accent panels.Smallest to Largest: 12.5"x10" to 22.5"x8"

(1960s) A grouping of 9 pieces of Classical European trim accent panels.Smallest to Largest: 12"x7" to 26.5"x8"

(1960s) A pair of detailed sea scallop wall trim panels.32"x6".VG+

(1950s) A collection of very early OA Asian motif carvings. Chinese dragon and floral corbel accents. A bronze Chinese dragon door pull master sample.

(1950s) Photo contact sheets used for early catalog cut-outs of early OA products.10"x8"VG+ with one partial sheet where two images were t...

(1950s) "SEPIK STYLE DESIGN - FACE UP TO IT".42"x15"VG with paint wear

(1980s) An elaborate LeRoy palm spathe rendered carving.38.5"x10"VG+ with wear

(1957) This significant piece was carved by Bob in the very early period of Schmaltz-Van Oosting. Listed in early catalogs as "An "Afro--P...

(1990s) Photographic print off the negative and framed as on display at OA.15"x13"EX

6.75"x1.5".VG+ with typical wear.

(1956) This is one of the most iconic designs to come out of Schmaltz-Van Oosting/OA and certainly one of the most copied. This is the main design for

(1956) One of the earliest offerings from Schmaltz-Van Oosting are their Tiki "Mana Surf" Charms. These novelty items are created by both ...

(1957) This seemingly simple palm tiki is a very important artifact in the rich history of Polynesian Pop. This Moai carving is among the first tiki c

(1958) These 1959 color photos are from one of the first residential installations conducted by Schmaltz-Van Oosting for a Dr. Zamote, Whittier, CA.3.

(1950s) An early Schmaltz-Van Oosting catalog offering. Lovely details of a classically styled bare-breasted female form. Bright gilding with patina.1

(1950s) #223 A very iconic piece of OA history. This Moai carving by LeRoy Schmaltz has been reproduced in many products over the years, from door han

(1950s) #211 & #212 Carved hardwood master patterns for these two figures, normally offered separately in the OA catalog. Used for general decor...

(1950s) #200 Hardwood Maori warrior tiki figure master pattern with spindle chocks. This master was used for figures, lighters, wall accents and door

(1950s) #440 A master pattern carving for the plaque which had many uses from cabinet accents to door pushes.11.75"x3.5"VG+

(1950s) An early hanging panel with figural Tongan tiki motifs. Used for room screens. Possibly the master pattern.29"x15.5".VG+

(1956) #438 Polynesian Mask was first created in small form for the Schmaltz-Van Oosting famous MANA TIKI SURF CHARMS. This scaled up version has been

-11.5"x5"VG+ with wear

-12.5"x4.75"VG+ with wear

(1960s) LeRoy Schmaltz's answer to the famous ceramic Chinese wall tile used throughout the Polynesian Pop movement in the United States. These ...

(1960s) Horizontal Menehune puka tile in hardwood.9.75"x14.5"x1.5"VG+

(1960s) Vertical Menehune puka tile in hardwood.14.5"x1.5"x9.75"VG+

(1960s) A very rare master pattern for intricate Marquesan pattern wall trim. These would be used for doorway and cabinet accents in commercial Polyne

(1960s) Three classic OA wall panel design samples with original blueprint design sheet with drawing and notes signed by LeRoy Schmaltz. These were fi

(1960s) Note the size on this. Could be trimmed down to a shorter length.7.75"x73"x2.25"VG+ with wear

(1958) Telegram from Robert Carter regarding import products to Schmaltz-Von Oosting. 5"x6.5". VG with typical wear.

(1958) A rare sales brochure put out by Cargoes by Carter and stamped Schmaltz-Van Oosting. These were put to use at trade shows and the Big Green Bar

(1963) A partial early CARGOES by CARTER catalog. Many early Schmaltz-Van Oosting items created by Bob and LeRoy are featured in this catalog. This da

(1960s) A rare set of 4 black & white photos of various OA carvings, from Aboriginal funerary posts to palm fiber tikis.3.5"x5"VG+

(1950s) Two of the earliest, most scarce Schmaltz-Van Oosting business cards.2"x3.5"VG+

(1950s) An early Schmaltz-Van Oosting rentals brochure from the Big Green Barn era. They will drop rentals for another ten years, at which point they

(1961) An historic document for the reformation of Schmaltz-Van Oosting into Oceanic Arts.3"x5".VG+

(1961) Great content written in Bob's smooth pitch style announcing not only the accomplishment of their BIG TRIP, but how it has affected a new...

(1961) A pair of early OA business cards from the move to Philadelphia St. The first standard card and Bob's tiny "gag" card.Small: 1&...

(1967) A renewal of the California seller's permit for OA once the 901 West address was reassigned to 12130 E Philadelphia St.3"x5".EX

(1950s) Rare photo of the Schmaltz-Van Oosting showroom at The Big Green Barn.4"x5"VG+

(1962) Two (2) ink and colored pencil drawings of one of OA's first full custom bar outfitting jobs.12"x18", 12"x18"VG+ with...

(1970) This is by far, the most complete OA catalog to surface. This particular copy graced the front counter at OA for years. Many have flipped throu

(1963) Early ink and conte crayon renderings of OA lamps on illustration paper.8.5"x11"EX

(1960s) A handsome, large original design sketch of the famous OA #153 Tahitian Tiki Post in ink and graphite on brown paper. Signed by LeRoy Schmaltz

(1960s) A large design drawing showcasing the many different styles of OA war club designs available in their catalog. Graphite on paper. Signed by Le

(1958) Here is a significant artifact of Polynesian Pop history! In a testament to Oceanic Arts' influence in the early years of the Tiki Era an...

(1950s) A gorgeous concept drawing of four tiki figures, most probably for an early Schmaltz-Van Oosting catalog. Signed by LeRoy Schmaltz. Pen and in

(1957) A pair of nice booth photographs from the Orange County Floral Show. Schmaltz-Van Oosting provided decor to a few vendors of the show. In this

(1970s) This original sign was carved by LeRoy Schmaltz to showcase the OA Primitive Arts Collection featuring all the artifacts they collected on THE

(1970s) This print of Bob and LeRoy on The Big Trip has been on display at the OA front desk for over 40 years. It features the boys with members of t

(1960s) Framed photographic portrait print of a PNG warrior with an Eveready Battery in his ear. This is coupled with a framed front page headline fro

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(1960s) Vigorously and deeply carved featuring scenes of traditional daily life. Decorated with bold polychrome paint.A: 29.5"x8", B: 35.5...

(1960s) A transitional style Micronesian Mortlock Island Tapuanu Mask having detailed lime and charcoal paint.17"x6"EX

(Mid-Century) New Guinea Trobriand Island stylized Wallaby carving on tripod feet with outstretched arms and canted head.16.5"x3.5", 17&qu...

(Mid-Century) A New Guinea post top or finial of a stylized bird with applied red pigment and a New Guinea Kundu with snakeskin top. Traditional hourg

(Mid-Century) A robust ancestor figure with inset shell eyes kneeling on a stylized Turtle or Mudfish with spirit face. Varied surface having worn pig

(Mid-Century) New Guinea Male Ancestor Figure w/ Overmodeled Face. Standing on a curved base with fiber attachments and incised chest. Detailed face h

(Mid-Century) Carved wood ancestor figure with raffia attachments and inset shell eyes.17"x5"VG+ with typical wear

(Mid-Century) New Guinea Trobriand Island Massim Canoe Prow Panel. Deeply carved in traditional curvilinear motifs, featuring stylized figures, snakes

(Mid-Century) Fine relief and openwork carving featuring 4 Bonito Fish. Extensive chip carving with dark lustrous patina.23"x4.5"VG+

(Mid-Century) Carved with bold and exaggerated features, likely from the Iatmul or Sawos people. Pierced hanging lug on top with inset cowrie shell ey

(Mid-Century) Openwork stool carved form a single piece of wood and boldly painted with charcoal and ocher pigments. Stylized snakes form the flared c

(Mid-Century) Complex Openwork Panel with Clan Motifs with boldly contrasting charcoal, lime and ocher paint.49"x7"VG+ with typical wear

(Mid-Century) Australian Aboriginal Carved Arnhem Land Turtle. Stylized turtle from dreamtime imagery. Wood and natural pigments. Carved and painted o

(Mid-Century) New Guinea Abelam Plank Mask w/ Vibrant Paint.22.5"x6"VG+ with typical wear

(Mid-Century) Whimsical and Unusual house mask with relief carved birds. Boldly painted angular face with heart shape mouth. Two vertical bird beaks f

(Mid-Century) Abelam , Maprik, Sepik, New Guinea. Traditionally carved and detailed male ancestor figure with elongated head. Possibly a finial fragme

(Mid-Century) A whimsical and boldly painted sculpture featuring 3 stacked ancestor heads with heart shape mouths.42"x6"VG+ with typical w...

(Mid-Century) Classically carved curvilinear canoe prow with stylized fish and birds. Oval piercing on the body for attachment.12"x16"VG+

(Mid-Century) Australian aboriginal, Arnhemland. Carved wood ceremonial barbed Tiwi Spear, embellished with dot-painted decoration.76"x4.5"...

(Mid-Century) Australian Aboriginal carved fish figure from the Outback34.5"x5"VG+

(Mid-Century) Arnhem Land Bark Painting by known artist “Mawalam.”12"x17"VG+ with light moisture staining

(Mid-Century) A handsome design depicting a wandjina male spirit figure with arms in the air. Polychrome natural pigments. Unknown artist.Frame: 29....

(Mid-Century) A handsome design depicting a wandjina male spirit figure with arms in the air. Polychrome natural pigments. Unknown artist.Frame: 29....

(Mid-Century) Very rare and detailed Australian Aboriginal Tiwi reliquary container. Human remains would be placed in a hollowed out limb with the end

(Mid-Century) A detailed “fu” boldly carved and decorated with clan motifs. The top with openwork projections of two stylized figure

(Mid-Century) Back-to-back ancestor figures of open undulating form with arms in the air. Traditionally carved and used with applied lime and ocher pi

(Mid-Century) A whimsical and inventive folk art cubistic male figure. Nicely carved with negative space between arms and legs. OA will use this figur

(Mid-Century) A Mount Hagen Prestige Axe made of wood, woven lashing, bush string, and stone.26.5"x27.5"VG+ with typical wear

(Mid-Century) Flamboyant Ramu River style mask, having detailed relief-carved Crocodiles on the forehead. Angular eyes with long projecting nose, stil

(Mid-Century) A transitional style paddle, vigorously carved with multiple tiki faces and figures. This is the original OA used to create their beauti

(1900s) A pair of early Samoan war clubs: A) Samoan paddle club wt incised decoration stepped with diamond shape head. Decorated with bands of geometr

(Mid-Century) A) SHELL AND TUSK TRIBAL PENDANT NECKLACE- New Guinea Boars Tusk pectoral necklace with cowrie shells. B) PAIR OF HAIR COMBS- Hardwood,

(Mid-Century) Hardwood four pronged fork of transitional style. Mid 20th C. Forks such as these were traditionally used by cannibal tribes as to preve

(1900s) The hardwood arched support features opposing zoomorphic heads with curling tongues. The body is carved with curvilinear decoration having lay

(1940s) Hardwood with shaft woven with rattan and orchid stem fiber. Stylized ancestor face on the handle, eyes inset with pearl shell. 1940s48"...

(Mid-Century) Kneeling Tiki figure with menacing open mouth hold clutching a captive. This item dates back to use in the earliest Schmaltz-Van Oosting

(Mid-Century) Hardwood featuring dual opposing oval ancestor faces and decorated with cut pearl shell inlay.40"x4"VG+

(Mid-Century) Detailed carved panel with three tiki faces. Pierced holes around the perimeter for attachment.15"x46"VG+

(Mid-Century) Hardwood and woven coconut fiber.39"x16"VG+

(Mid-Century) A gorgeous, highly detailed Tahitian dance outfit with from the Isle of Bora Bora - The French Society Islands. Very intricate shell bea

(Mid-Century) A Jalisco style Ameca kneeling female figure. Some loss and old glued mends.16"x12"x7"GOOD with wear and period repaire...

(Mid-Century) A beautiful carved and lacquered wood with detailed painted decoration.15"x11"VG+ with light rubbing and wear

(1960s & 70s) A collection of approximately 20 travel brochures from hotels and various attractions from Hawaii to Tahiti. Many of these are Vin...

(1958) Rare poster for the Cinerama roadshow feature film. The distribution for this last outing of the Cinerama series was highly limited. The trip i

(1960) A stunning vintage lithograph poster by United Airlines star illustrator, Stan Galli. Framed in bamboo moulding.41.5"x26.25"VG+ not...