EXOTIKON 2 Vintage TIKI & EXOTICA Auction

(2010)* Dave "Lake Tiki" Hansen is one of the most talented new carvers in the Tiki revival. Signed on the verso. VG+. 6.5"x13.5"...

(1990s)* Cannibal carving in the style of Stephen Crane Kon Tiki poles used at the Luau and Kon Tikis. Overall VG with a weathered patina that accents

(1940s)* Early Poly-Pop figurative carvings collected by the first armchair travelers to suburban primitive paradise in their own backyards. Typical a

(1948)* Featured on the cover of this 1948 Islander magazine is the king, Ernest Gantt, aka Don the Beachcomber. The romantic pose echoes his myth of

(1930s)* If there ever was a "Rosebud", a legendary heirloom of Tikidom, these carvings are it. Introduced by Don The Beachcomber, brought...

(1950s) A simply striking Tahitian cannibal type figure. Carved in a polished hardwood, the unique design is mounted on a spun brass base. A trophy wo

(1970s)* Marquesan hand club from Nuku Hiva, brought back by Sven from his trip to the Marquesas Islands on the freighter Aranui. Nice detailed carvin

(1960s) One of the finest carvings we've seen to come from the Marquesas. These were imported in the 1960s and 70s in very small numbers. This p...

(1960s) Another fine Marquesan carving of a Tahitian Tiki. Once wired for use as a lamp (which it can be returned into service as) it features a base

(1970s)* Brought back from Sven's journey to the Marquesas on the freighter Aranui. VG+. 5.25"x12.25"x4".

(1960s)* This STYLE Tiki appears in the TV series Gilligan™s Island in the episode Waiting for Watubi and also as a table lamp in a Mission I

(1960s)* A spectacular example of an Igorot headhunter statue. Carved by Igorot craftsmen in the Philippines, these imposing sculptures represented th

(1960s)* A table top version of a Tiki lounge staple, used at the Islands restaurant/Hanalei Hotel San Diego and the Lake Sedalia Tiki House. There is

(1960s)* A staple of ethnographic Tiki lounge decor, these sculptures were carved by Igorot carvers and imported for their exotic value. Their natural

(1960s) A very imposing rendering in hardwood of an Aku Aku Moai as seen on Easter Island. Complete with topknot and carved tattoo markings on the bac

(1960s) Large and striking Maori Tiki with war club and carved tattoo features. Over 2 feet tall and flat for wall hanging. Nice patina. VG+ with typi

(1962) A unique Hawaiian design Tiki with a carved "fur" surface. Stamped under the base and dated 1962. VG+ with small chip out of upper ...

(1960s)* Male counterpart to the highly stylized busty Pele statue. Another great example of cartoon style meeting Polynesian art. Published on Page 1

(1960s) An early version of #201 by Oceanic Arts, this polished wood Tiki idol is a stylized representation of the Goddess, Pele. Hand carved female T

(1960s) A striking Hawaiian Tiki carving on base with headdress and open mouth. Highly detailed. Missing the right hand. Otherwise VG+. 17.5"x5...