THE OCEANIC ARTS: VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION

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Since 1956, one company has been at the epicenter of the mid-century, pop-culture, stylistic phenomenon known as TIKI. If POLYNESIAN GODS, EXOTICA MUSIC, HAWAIIAN HULA GIRLS and TROPICAL COCKTAILS are the lifeblood of the American Tiki movement, OCEANIC ARTS has been its beating heart. With a dream and a handshake, Robert Van Oosting and LeRoy Schmaltz embarked on an extraordinary journey that even they had no idea would go on to influence style around the world and yes, even the finest in American kitsch. From TRADER VICS and DON THE BEACHCOMBER to SEA WORLD and DISNEYLAND, Oceanic Arts has been supplying a tropical backdrop for fantasy and fun. Their hand-made décor has graced the finest restaurants and hotels of the world, as well as the dingiest dives; Glorious theme parks from California to Florida to the cheesiest roadside miniature golf courses. Countless backyard luaus and home tiki bars have been enriched with their wonderful art. No job was too big or too small for this Whittier, California manufacturer. Modestly, they’ve done it all.

Upon the occasion of Bob and LeRoy’s retirement and for the first time in their 65-year history, artifacts which make up the very soul of OCEANIC ARTS are available for purchase.

This includes Warehouse Showroom Samples, Master Pattern Carvings, Rental Department Inventory and rare ephemera from their vast Archives Library. For decades, collectors and general Tiki enthusiasts have been met with the dreaded NOT FOR SALE tags all over the OA Warehouse. Today, those tags have been set aside.

Now, PEEKABOO GALLERY is proud to offer the greatest collection of Mid-Century Commercial Polynesian-Pop artifacts ever to come on the market: THE OCEANIC ARTS VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION!

Here is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history, direct from the original source. POLYNESIAN LAMPS, PAINTINGS, CONCEPT ART, VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS, EPHEMERA, DISNEY THEME PARK RARITIES, TIKI MUGS, HAWAIIAN CLOTHING and rare, one-of-a-kind TIKI CARVINGS are all on offer. This is undoubtedly, the largest intact vintage Tiki collection to ever come to the market and frankly, most probably ever will.

Join us as we bid farewell to Bob and LeRoy and wish them, ALOHA, OA!
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DON THE BEACHCOMBER MAI TAI & NAVY GROG MIX POINT OF SALE POSTER FRAMED.889 - DON THE BEACHCOMBER MAI TAI & NAVY GROG MIX POINT OF SALE POSTER FRAMED.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s).12"x15".VG with minor wear.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (550.00 + 126.50BP) = 676.50
 
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DON THE BEACHCOMBER OPERATIONS PROMOTIONAL BOOKLET.890 - DON THE BEACHCOMBER OPERATIONS PROMOTIONAL BOOKLET.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A rare promotional booklet featuring holding by the Don The Beachcomber Company which includes images and info in the new Marina Del Rey Don...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (190.00 + 43.70BP) = 233.70
 
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VINTAGE KODAK HULA SHOW PROMOTIONAL DISPLAY POSTER BOARD SIGNAGE.891 - VINTAGE KODAK HULA SHOW PROMOTIONAL DISPLAY POSTER BOARD SIGNAGE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A wonderful image from the grounds of The Kodak Hula Show of the Hawaiian version of a beverage vendor...a well fed one at that! These bright
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (425.00 + 97.75BP) = 522.75
 
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VINTAGE KODAK FILM PROMOTIONAL DISPLAY POSTER FEATURING OCEANIC ARTS CARVING.892 - VINTAGE KODAK FILM PROMOTIONAL DISPLAY POSTER FEATURING OCEANIC ARTS CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A rare promotional poster advertising Kodak Film and Hawaii. Here a lovely wahine poses next to one LeRoy's Tahitian-type figural carvin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (400.00 + 92.00BP) = 492.00
 
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#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE B MASTER PATTERN CARVING.893 - #1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE B MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Here is the famous pattern used in many commercial Tiki venues, most notably, Trader Vic's. Note: several versions of this lamp have bee...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (575.00 + 132.25BP) = 707.25
 
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"FLEUR DI LIS" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.894 - "FLEUR DI LIS" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) These lamp bases were custom made for Inter-Island Resorts. OA would often custom create new lamps based on a coordinated graphic theme for in
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (400.00 + 92.00BP) = 492.00
 
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HAWAIIAN KU GOD ALI'I - OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.895 - HAWAIIAN KU GOD ALI'I - OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).15"x7".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (875.00 + 201.25BP) = 1,076.25
 
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#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE A.896 - #1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE A.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This back to back Maori tiki lamp has a tall plastic cylinder chimney. These were primarily made for Trader Vic's.13.5"x4".VG+...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (850.00 + 195.50BP) = 1,045.50
 
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"FLYING FISH" TABLE LAMP FOR THE MALOLO KAI RESTAURANT, KAUAI.897 - "FLYING FISH" TABLE LAMP FOR THE MALOLO KAI RESTAURANT, KAUAI.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This is an example of the custom "graphic coordination" OA would perform for specific decor jobs. This style was then offered in t...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (750.00 + 172.50BP) = 922.50
 
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"THE TAHITIAN" TRI-GOD BUMATAY TIKI LAMP.898 - "THE TAHITIAN" TRI-GOD BUMATAY TIKI LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960) The King-Daddy of Tiki Table Lamps: "The Tahitian" is aptly named in service of the venue it was created for. This gorgeous lamp wa...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (1,800.00 + 414.00BP) = 2,214.00
 
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#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE B.899 - #1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE B.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This back to back Maori tiki lamp has a tall plastic cylinder chimney. These were primarily made for Trader Vic's. This is the dark waln...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (800.00 + 184.00BP) = 984.00
 
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"PLANTERS BAR" KAUAI SURF GREEN SUGAR CANE MACHETE LOGO OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.900 - "PLANTERS BAR" KAUAI SURF GREEN SUGAR CANE MACHETE LOGO OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This lamp was custom made at OA for "The Planter's Bar" at Inter-Island Resorts KAUAI SURF HOTEL on Kalapaki Beach. The resort...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE A.901 - #1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE A.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).13"x4.5".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (650.00 + 149.50BP) = 799.50
 
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#1405 "NAUTICAL LAMP" OA TABLE LAMP.902 - #1405 "NAUTICAL LAMP" OA TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A classic OA nautically themed table lamp consisting of cork floats and jute rope with brass plated fittings.14"x4.5".VG+ with min...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (270.00 + 62.10BP) = 332.10
 
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#1403 "AKU AKU" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.903 - #1403 "AKU AKU" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) The OA classic. Features the hardwood carved figural base with plated brass hardware, frosted hurricane glass chimney and tapa and brass shade
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE F.904 - #1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE F.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s)13.5"x4".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (850.00 + 195.50BP) = 1,045.50
 
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#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE F.905 - #1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE F.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Same as other #1401 lamps with the addition of a tapa covered brass shade.17"x7".VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (900.00 + 207.00BP) = 1,107.00
 
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TOBY DESIGNS PROTOTYPE SAMPLE CERAMIC LAMP FOR OA.906 - TOBY DESIGNS PROTOTYPE SAMPLE CERAMIC LAMP FOR OA.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Rare prototype collaboration between OA and Toby Tobecksen of TOBY DESIGNS. Ceramic mug design with open eyes and mouth. Oxidized glaze. Becau
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (1,900.00 + 437.00BP) = 2,337.00
 
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#1410 "TIFA DRUM" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP PROTOTYPE.907 - #1410 "TIFA DRUM" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP PROTOTYPE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A true treasure of Poly-Pop collecting. This splendidly carved New Guinea Tifa Drum base was a one-off creation of OA. Although it was photogr
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,460.00
 
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#1412 "TRIPLE MAORI" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.908 - #1412 "TRIPLE MAORI" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) With brass plated shade.14"x7".VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (850.00 + 195.50BP) = 1,045.50
 
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#1406 "CAPSTAN LAMP" OA TABLE LAMP.909 - #1406 "CAPSTAN LAMP" OA TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Turned hardwood replica of a ships capstan wrapped with jute rope. Brass fittings and a nice copper plated shade.16"x7".VG+ with m...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (500.00 + 115.00BP) = 615.00
 
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HAWAIIAN KU GOD ALI'I - OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.910 - HAWAIIAN KU GOD ALI'I - OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).15"x7".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (950.00 + 218.50BP) = 1,168.50
 
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#1400 "THE MARQUESAN" TRI-FIGURE TIKI TABLE LAMP.911 - #1400 "THE MARQUESAN" TRI-FIGURE TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s). This handsome OA design is a substantial lamp and this one features a nice tapa covered shade over a frosted glass hurricane chimney.16&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for (1,800.00 + 414.00BP) = 2,214.00
 
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#1402 "TRIPLE HAWAIIAN WAR GOD" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.912 - #1402 "TRIPLE HAWAIIAN WAR GOD" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s). With tapa covered shade.15"x7".VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (850.00 + 195.50BP) = 1,045.50
 
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#1413 "THE COCONUT" SPECIALTY GOLDEN GLAZE LAMP FOR THE COCO PALMS.913 - #1413 "THE COCONUT" SPECIALTY GOLDEN GLAZE LAMP FOR THE COCO PALMS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This exceptional lamp was custom created for The Coconut Palace lounge at The Coco Palms Resort. It consists of the OA #1413 lamp but dipped i
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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#1413 INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL SAMOA (TURTLE DESIGN) GREEN COCONUT CERAMIC LAMP.914 - #1413 INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL SAMOA (TURTLE DESIGN) GREEN COCONUT CERAMIC LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Similar to the above lot, this lamp ceramic was created by Spurlin for OA. Excellent mottled green glaze with red highlights. Features the gra
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 253.00BP) = 1,353.00
 
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#1401 DOUBLE MAORI TABLE LAMP - STYLE B.915 - #1401 DOUBLE MAORI TABLE LAMP - STYLE B.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).12.5"x5".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (900.00 + 207.00BP) = 1,107.00
 
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#1401 DOUBLE MAORI TABLE LAMP - STYLE F.916 - #1401 DOUBLE MAORI TABLE LAMP - STYLE F.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).17.5"x4.5"VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (950.00 + 218.50BP) = 1,168.50
 
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#1402 "TRIPLE HAWAIIAN WAR GOD" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.917 - #1402 "TRIPLE HAWAIIAN WAR GOD" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).15"x7".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (850.00 + 195.50BP) = 1,045.50
 
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OA NAUTICAL WHARF OIL TABLE LAMP PROTOTYPE.918 - OA NAUTICAL WHARF OIL TABLE LAMP PROTOTYPE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A rare sample lamp Oa created for nautical themed restaurants using salvaged wood and metal fittings. These first versions were oil based fuel
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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OUTRIGGER PUNCH BOWL WITH STAND (WOOD CARVED EARLY MASTER PATTERN #2).919 - OUTRIGGER PUNCH BOWL WITH STAND (WOOD CARVED EARLY MASTER PATTERN #2).
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Another ingenious design by LeRoy for the OA Luau Rental Department were these Outrigger style punch bowls. These became more refined over the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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OUTRIGGER PUNCH BOWL WITH STAND.920 - OUTRIGGER PUNCH BOWL WITH STAND.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A famous Oceanic Arts fiberglass outrigger punch bowl with stand.32"x61"x34".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,460.00
 
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OUTRIGGER PUNCH BOWL WITH STAND.921 - OUTRIGGER PUNCH BOWL WITH STAND.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s).32"x61"x34".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for (2,250.00 + 517.50BP) = 2,767.50
 
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OCEANIC ARTS LUAU RENTAL SAMOAN OUTRIGGER CANOE922 - OCEANIC ARTS LUAU RENTAL SAMOAN OUTRIGGER CANOE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) All the benefits of an authentic looking outrigger without the weight. This fantastic full fiberglass casting features the outrigger boom and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (3,500.00 + 805.00BP) = 4,305.00
 
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OCEANIC ARTS LUAU RENTAL SAMOAN OUTRIGGER CANOE923 - OCEANIC ARTS LUAU RENTAL SAMOAN OUTRIGGER CANOE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s).17"x108"x48".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (4,500.00 + 900.00BP) = 5,400.00
 
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(NO LOT 924)924 - (NO LOT 924)
Peekaboo Gallery
(NO LOT 924)
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A SOUVENIR FOURTEEN LEG SAMOAN KAVA BOWL.925 - A SOUVENIR FOURTEEN LEG SAMOAN KAVA BOWL.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A beautiful and somewhat rare fourteen (14) leg kava bowl inscribed with APIA and SAMOA with a wreath pattern and filled in with quicklime or
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (450.00 + 103.50BP) = 553.50
 
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AN IMPRESSIVE CARVED TAHITIAN THREE-LEGGED DRUM.926 - AN IMPRESSIVE CARVED TAHITIAN THREE-LEGGED DRUM.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A very striking carved drum in palm wood with a skin drumhead wrapped with jute lashing. Drums of this quality are very scarce.13"x8.75...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (1,500.00 + 345.00BP) = 1,845.00
 
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A TALL CARVED TAHITIAN THREE-LEGGED DRUM.927 - A TALL CARVED TAHITIAN THREE-LEGGED DRUM.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Another beautiful Tahitian import palm drum with longer legs and sennit tension lashings over hide drumhead.18"x11.75".VG+ with ty...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (1,500.00 + 345.00BP) = 1,845.00
 
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OA NEW CALEDONIAN FACE SHIELD WALL PANEL.928 - OA NEW CALEDONIAN FACE SHIELD WALL PANEL.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A very tall taboo wall shield of New Caledonia.90"x12".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 230.00BP) = 1,230.00
 
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#202 "BORA BORA TIKI" CANNIBAL MASTER PATTERN CARVING.929 - #202 "BORA BORA TIKI" CANNIBAL MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Famous OA carving...one of the cannibal trio. These were offered as singular figures as well as stacked poles.12"x4".VG+ with typi...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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#159 "HAWAIIAN FEMALE POST" OA MASTER PATTERN CARVING.930 - #159 "HAWAIIAN FEMALE POST" OA MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A stacked Tiki pole used for stanchion railings and decorative posts.48"x4.5".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,460.00
 
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#146 "TIKI" ED CRISSMAN FIGURAL OA POLE TIKI CARVING.931 - #146 "TIKI" ED CRISSMAN FIGURAL OA POLE TIKI CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A signature Ed Crissman tiki from the 1960s. This has been in the OA Luau Rental Dept for decades. Mounted in circular base for stability.59.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,800.00 + 414.00BP) = 2,214.00
 
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#144 "PROMOTIONAL TIKIS" ED CRISSMAN FIGURAL OA POLE CARVING.932 - #144 "PROMOTIONAL TIKIS" ED CRISSMAN FIGURAL OA POLE CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A one-off Ed Crissman figural tiki. These one-offs were misc designs that fell under the #144 catalog number. Another from the OA rental Dept.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (900.00 + 207.00BP) = 1,107.00
 
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#144 "PROMOTIONAL TIKIS" ED CRISSMAN FIGURAL OA POLE CARVING.933 - #144 "PROMOTIONAL TIKIS" ED CRISSMAN FIGURAL OA POLE CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).39.5"x10".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (950.00 + 218.50BP) = 1,168.50
 
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OA KU HAWAIIAN WAR GOD TIKI POST - DON THE BEACHCOMBER-LAS VEGAS.934 - OA KU HAWAIIAN WAR GOD TIKI POST - DON THE BEACHCOMBER-LAS VEGAS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A series of seven figural posts were commissioned by Don the Beachcomber for their Las Vegas venue at the Sahara Casino. LeRoy Schmaltz and Ed
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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OA CANNIBAL & VICTIM TIKI POST - DON THE BEACHCOMBER-LAS VEGAS.935 - OA CANNIBAL & VICTIM TIKI POST - DON THE BEACHCOMBER-LAS VEGAS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).FIGURE: 22"x10"x12", POLE: 83".VG+ with typical wear. Left ear point clipped.
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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ARMET & DAVIS - GEORGE NAKASHIMA TIKI RAILING POST FOR STEVE CRANE'S "THE LUAU".936 - ARMET & DAVIS - GEORGE NAKASHIMA TIKI RAILING POST FOR STEVE CRANE'S "THE LUAU".
Peekaboo Gallery
(1950s) This famous four sided-two faced "janus" pole (as described by Sven Kirsten) was initially a George Nakashima design for Steve Cra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (3,250.00 + 747.50BP) = 3,997.50
 
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#153 "TAHITIAN TIKI POST" OA EARLY VERSION MASTER PATTERN CARVING.937 - #153 "TAHITIAN TIKI POST" OA EARLY VERSION MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1950s) Here is a treasure. This #153 style post has been a mainstay of the OA catalog since the beginning. Trader Vic's to Kona Kai to Kon Tiki...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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OA MARQUESAN POLE - OA AUTHENTIC FIGURAL TAHITIAN TIKI.938 - OA MARQUESAN POLE - OA AUTHENTIC FIGURAL TAHITIAN TIKI.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) These figures were carved across Tahiti by native craftsmen for use in restaurants and other commercial locations. These in particular were sa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (2,750.00 + 632.50BP) = 3,382.50
 
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ARMET & DAVIS - GEORGE NAKASHIMA KONA KAI "JANUS" TIKI RAILING POST.939 - ARMET & DAVIS - GEORGE NAKASHIMA KONA KAI "JANUS" TIKI RAILING POST.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) George Nakashima design for Armet & Davis's project of the Marriott KONA KAI in Philadelphia. One could argue this was perhaps the m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (2,750.00 + 632.50BP) = 3,382.50
 
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ARMET & DAVIS - GEORGE NAKASHIMA KONA KAI STRUCTURAL BEAM PANEL MASTER PATTERN CARVING - FULL FIGURE940 - ARMET & DAVIS - GEORGE NAKASHIMA KONA KAI STRUCTURAL BEAM PANEL MASTER PATTERN CARVING - FULL FIGURE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) An ingenious design by Nakashima. These interchangeable and stackable panels were used by Armet & Davis to surround the building structu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (4,500.00 + 1,035.00BP) = 5,535.00
 
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#153 "TAHITIAN TIKI POST" OA EARLY VERSION CARVING.941 - #153 "TAHITIAN TIKI POST" OA EARLY VERSION CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This style was changed slightly over the years. Here is an early display sample that was rotated into the OA Luau Rental Dept. Paint scheme is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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LARGE OA STRUCTURAL TIKI POLE.942 - LARGE OA STRUCTURAL TIKI POLE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A tall load bearing pole with a LeRoy carved tiki at the center. The top has a curved cut where a cross beam pole was connected.97"x9&q...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (1,900.00 + 437.00BP) = 2,337.00
 
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OA MARQUESAN POLE - OA AUTHENTIC FIGURAL TAHITIAN TIKI.943 - OA MARQUESAN POLE - OA AUTHENTIC FIGURAL TAHITIAN TIKI.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).86.5"x9".VG+ with typical wear.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (3,250.00 + 747.50BP) = 3,997.50
 
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#191 "HAWAIIAN TIKI" OA FIBERGLASS SEA & JUNGLE STUDIO RENTAL TIKI by JIMMY CREECH944 - #191 "HAWAIIAN TIKI" OA FIBERGLASS SEA & JUNGLE STUDIO RENTAL TIKI by JIMMY CREECH
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Here's a tiki by OA carver, Jimmy Creech. This is a fiberglass casting and has lighting from within. This was cast from Creech's OA ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,900.00 + 437.00BP) = 2,337.00
 
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OA MARQUESAN POLE - OA AUTHENTIC FIGURAL TAHITIAN TIKI.945 - OA MARQUESAN POLE - OA AUTHENTIC FIGURAL TAHITIAN TIKI.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).80.5"x9".VG+ with typical wear.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (3,500.00 + 805.00BP) = 4,305.00
 
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#111 "COOK ISLAND FISHERMAN'S GOD" OA TIKI FIGURE.946 - #111 "COOK ISLAND FISHERMAN'S GOD" OA TIKI FIGURE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A spectacular carving of "Oramatua" of Rarotonga, Cook Islands. This pattern number had many variations over the years and for the...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (5,500.00 + 1,265.00BP) = 6,765.00
 
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OA JIMMY CREECH "146 "POLYNESIAN TIKI" MASTER PATTERN CARVING947 - OA JIMMY CREECH "146 "POLYNESIAN TIKI" MASTER PATTERN CARVING
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This is the master pattern carving from which the Sea & Jungle fiberglass casting in Lot 108 was made. Jimmy Creech was a carver for OA ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (4,250.00 + 977.50BP) = 5,227.50
 
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#191 "HAWAIIAN TIKI" OA FIBERGLASS SEA & JUNGLE STUDIO RENTAL TIKI by GARY HEIKKA948 - #191 "HAWAIIAN TIKI" OA FIBERGLASS SEA & JUNGLE STUDIO RENTAL TIKI by GARY HEIKKA
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960) This is the larger fiberglass version of the Gary Heikka tiki, this one elevated on a pedestal. This figure type was used by Sea & Jungle...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (2,750.00 + 632.50BP) = 3,382.50
 
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OA LEROY SCHMALTZ LARGE AUSTRAL ISLAND TIKI.949 - OA LEROY SCHMALTZ LARGE AUSTRAL ISLAND TIKI.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Another large figure by LeRoy Schmaltz. Part of the OA Luau Rental Dept.74"x20"x16".VG+ with typical wear.
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (7,500.00 + 1,500.00BP) = 9,000.00
 
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RICHARD ELLIS KU HAWAIIAN WAR GOD TIKI- DON THE BEACHCOMBER - LAS VEGAS.950 - RICHARD ELLIS KU HAWAIIAN WAR GOD TIKI- DON THE BEACHCOMBER - LAS VEGAS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A massive tiki by famed carver, Richard Ellis, partner to Andres Bumatay on many projects. Ellis was a particularly talented artist and there
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold for (14,000.00 + 2,800.00BP) = 16,800.00
 
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EXQUISITELY CARVED ED CRISSMAN OA MAORI TIKI COLUMN POST FROM YUE'S LAHANI HALOHA.951 - EXQUISITELY CARVED ED CRISSMAN OA MAORI TIKI COLUMN POST FROM YUE'S LAHANI HALOHA.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A true stunner of tiki! This large figural column post was an architectural element made for Yue's LAHANI ALOHA in Redondo Beach, CA. Th...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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STEVE CRANE "THE LUAU" BEVERLY HILLS MAIN ENTRANCE TIKI.952 - STEVE CRANE "THE LUAU" BEVERLY HILLS MAIN ENTRANCE TIKI.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1953) A most historic tiki, two of which flanked the entrance to Steve Crane's The LUAU in Beverly Hills, CA. This figure dates back to the ven...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (7,250.00 + 1,667.50BP) = 8,917.50
 
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FAMOUS "BIG SMILEY" OA TIKI CARVING FROM "THE ISLANDER" - FEATURED IN LIFE MAGAZINE.953 - FAMOUS "BIG SMILEY" OA TIKI CARVING FROM "THE ISLANDER" - FEATURED IN LIFE MAGAZINE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A show-stopping artifact from the Poly-Pop Tiki Era. This carving was on display at the famous La Cienega Blvd. location of THE ISLANDER in Lo
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (20,000.00 + 4,600.00BP) = 24,600.00
 
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A COLLECTION OF SIXTEEN (16) MISC VINTAGE TIKI MUGS.954 - A COLLECTION OF SIXTEEN (16) MISC VINTAGE TIKI MUGS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s-1970s) A collection of 16 mixed tiki mugs from various manufacturers and venues. Daga, Orchids of Hawaii and Otagiri are among them.Mixed sizes
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (1,500.00 + 345.00BP) = 1,845.00
 
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BORA BORA HEADHUNTER MUG.955 - BORA BORA HEADHUNTER MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) OMC.6.5".VG+.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (295.00 + 67.85BP) = 362.85
 
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MR BALI HAI CANNIBAL MUG.956 - MR BALI HAI CANNIBAL MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) OMC. From the Bali-Hai Restaurant on Shelter Island, San Diego, CA.6.5".VG+.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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OA BAMBOO MOCK-UP MAQUETTE OF THE 60th ANNIVERSARY MUG.957 - OA BAMBOO MOCK-UP MAQUETTE OF THE 60th ANNIVERSARY MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(2015) This is LeRoy and Bob's mock up design for what eventually became the Oceanic Arts Anniversary mug. Consists of paper paste up on a bambo...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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OCEANIC ARTS 50th MUG - GOLD EDITION.958 - OCEANIC ARTS 50th MUG - GOLD EDITION.
Peekaboo Gallery
(2006) TIKI FARM. The Oceanic Arts 50th Anniversary mug in the Gold Edition colorway. Designed by Danny Gallardo (Tiki Diablo). This is OA's cop...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (750.00 + 172.50BP) = 922.50
 
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TRADER VIC'S TABLE COLLECTION - CERAMICS & SERVING DISH.959 - TRADER VIC'S TABLE COLLECTION - CERAMICS & SERVING DISH.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) TRADER VIC'S, IMPERIAL IMPORTS. A Trader Vic's Bowl, "Fresh Fish" Fogcutter Mug and Trader Vic's Bronze Pu-Pu Platter ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (800.00 + 184.00BP) = 984.00
 
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TRADER VIC'S PORT AND STARBOARD LIGHT GLASS MUG SET.960 - TRADER VIC'S PORT AND STARBOARD LIGHT GLASS MUG SET.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) TRADER VIC'S.5.5".VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (950.00 + 218.50BP) = 1,168.50
 
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TRADER VIC'S SEAHORSE MUG.961 - TRADER VIC'S SEAHORSE MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) LOUIE B CERAMICS.6".VG+
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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TRADER VIC'S RUM KEG - BARREL MUG.962 - TRADER VIC'S RUM KEG - BARREL MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) TRADER VIC'S.8" wide, 5.5" tall.VG+
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (255.00 + 58.65BP) = 313.65
 
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TRADER VIC'S "ALOHA" COCONUT MUG.963 - TRADER VIC'S "ALOHA" COCONUT MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) TRADER VIC'S.4".VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
 
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TRADER VIC'S SKULL MUG.964 - TRADER VIC'S SKULL MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) TRADER VIC'S.5"VG+
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (295.00 + 67.85BP) = 362.85
 
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TRADER VIC'S SKULL MUG.965 - TRADER VIC'S SKULL MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) TEPCO.4".VG with slight yellowing and crazing to the glaze.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (225.00 + 51.75BP) = 276.75
 
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TRADER VIC'S COFFEE GROG FERTILITY GODDESS MUG.966 - TRADER VIC'S COFFEE GROG FERTILITY GODDESS MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) TRADER VIC'S.6".VG+.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (225.00 + 51.75BP) = 276.75
 
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TRADER VIC'S NAUTILUS SHELL MUG.967 - TRADER VIC'S NAUTILUS SHELL MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) TRADER VIC'S.5".VG+.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (290.00 + 66.70BP) = 356.70
 
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TRADER VIC'S "SUFFERING BASTARD" MUG.968 - TRADER VIC'S "SUFFERING BASTARD" MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) TRADER VIC'S.6.5"VG+.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (400.00 + 92.00BP) = 492.00
 
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VIC BERGERON "GEESE IN FLIGHT" SERVING BOWL.969 - VIC BERGERON "GEESE IN FLIGHT" SERVING BOWL.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960) VIC BERGERON PERSONAL CERAMICS. Bergeron took on ceramics as a personal hobby. These were generally given away as gifts. Signed in mold under b
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (500.00 + 115.00BP) = 615.00
 
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SET OF THREE (3) LUAU BEVERLY HILLS DRINKWARE.970 - SET OF THREE (3) LUAU BEVERLY HILLS DRINKWARE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s)2.25", 3", 6".VG+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (425.00 + 97.75BP) = 522.75
 
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TRADER DICK'S SAKE CUP WITH SAUCER.971 - TRADER DICK'S SAKE CUP WITH SAUCER.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) OMC.4.5".VG+.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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DON THE BEACHCOMBER RUM BARREL.972 - DON THE BEACHCOMBER RUM BARREL.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) FRANCISCAN.5.25".VG+.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (400.00 + 92.00BP) = 492.00
 
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DON THE BEACHCOMBER COCONUT MUG.973 - DON THE BEACHCOMBER COCONUT MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) DESERT CERAMICS.3.5".VG+.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (425.00 + 97.75BP) = 522.75
 
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DON THE BEACHCOMBER COCONUT MUG.974 - DON THE BEACHCOMBER COCONUT MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) DESERT CERAMICS.3.5".VG some overspray and light chipping in glaze.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
 
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DON THE BEACHCOMBER "LONG NECK" MUG.975 - DON THE BEACHCOMBER "LONG NECK" MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) VERMONDE HOLLYWOOD.7.5".VG+.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (1,900.00 + 437.00BP) = 2,337.00
 
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TAHITIAN LANAI HANDLED MUG.976 - TAHITIAN LANAI HANDLED MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).5".VG+ small glaze chip on bottom edge.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (175.00 + 40.25BP) = 215.25
 
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LATITUDE 20 RUM BARREL MUG.977 - LATITUDE 20 RUM BARREL MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) OMC.4.75".VG+.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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TONGA ROOM DRUM MUG.978 - TONGA ROOM DRUM MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) OMC. A very elaborate and highly desirable mug from San Francisco Tonga Room at the Fairmont Hotel.7.75".VG+.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (550.00 + 126.50BP) = 676.50
 
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CERAMIC OYSTER PLATE.979 - CERAMIC OYSTER PLATE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) TRADER VIC'S.7"x8".VG+.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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ALOHA LUAU MOUNTAIN VOLCANO MUG.980 - ALOHA LUAU MOUNTAIN VOLCANO MUG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Possibly early Coco Joe's ceramic. Unknown.4.5".VG+.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (270.00 + 54.00BP) = 324.00
 
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ISLANDER STOCKTON, CA - "BUMATAY" MUG STOCKTON.981 - ISLANDER STOCKTON, CA - "BUMATAY" MUG STOCKTON.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) OMC.7.5".VG+.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (500.00 + 115.00BP) = 615.00
 
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ISLANDER "VICIOUS VIRGIN" MUG - OA SAMPLE..982 - ISLANDER "VICIOUS VIRGIN" MUG - OA SAMPLE..
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) SPURLIN CERAMICS.7".VG+ Small chip under base.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (230.00 + 52.90BP) = 282.90
 
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AKU-AKU MOAI HEAD MUG - OA SAMPLE..983 - AKU-AKU MOAI HEAD MUG - OA SAMPLE..
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) SPURLIN CERAMICS.4.75".VG+.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (950.00 + 218.50BP) = 1,168.50
 
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"JAZZ HANDS" TIKI CHALICE MUG - OA SAMPLE..984 - "JAZZ HANDS" TIKI CHALICE MUG - OA SAMPLE..
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) SPURLIN CERAMICS.4.5".VG+.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (550.00 + 126.50BP) = 676.50
 
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ISLANDER "HUSBAND KILLER" ORANGE GLAZE MUG - OA SAMPLE.985 - ISLANDER "HUSBAND KILLER" ORANGE GLAZE MUG - OA SAMPLE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) SPURLIN CERAMICS.8.75".VG+ small chip on inside top rim.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (850.00 + 195.50BP) = 1,045.50
 
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ISLANDS at THE HANALEI - FOGCUTTER MUG - OA SAMPLE.986 - ISLANDS at THE HANALEI - FOGCUTTER MUG - OA SAMPLE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) SPURLIN CERAMICS. Features the OA logo under the base.5.5".VG+ two small chips on rim, one crude repair fill.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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BROWN SALT GLAZE TIKI MUG - OA SAMPLE.987 - BROWN SALT GLAZE TIKI MUG - OA SAMPLE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) SPURLIN CERAMICS.6".VG+.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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SAM'S SEAFOOD - FOGCUTTER WOODGRAIN MUG - OA SAMPLE.988 - SAM'S SEAFOOD - FOGCUTTER WOODGRAIN MUG - OA SAMPLE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) SPURLIN CERAMICS.7.5".VG+.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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