EXOTIKON 2 Vintage TIKI & EXOTICA Auction

(1980s)* Sven's first table top carving bought at Benson's in Long Beach. No doubt, at this point in the 1980s, Benson's was in somewhat...

(1960s) This fanciful Hawaiian Kanaloa figure is fully carved and stands on base. VG+ with typical wear. 14.25"x3.5".

(1960s) The use of dark, natural wood enhances the depth of this hand carved depiction of Hawaiian Warrior God, KU. Wonderful design with large, overh

(1960s) Unique carving of Kanaloa in hardwood. VG+ with typical wear. 8.25"x3.5"x4".

(1960s)* A rumpus room classic. Guaranteed to elicit guffaws when the shield is lifted. Published in the Rumpus Room chapter of TIKI MODERN, pp.151. V

(1960s) A novelty carved Hawaiian warrior who,'s true prowess is revealed once his 'shield of modesty' is removed. This is a master patt...

(1950s)* A great table top version of a larger Papua New Guinea classic. VG+. 4"x16.25"x3.5".

(1940s)* The real deal from the Sepik river. For many years, this graced Sven's den as a fine example of true native craftsmanship. Includes lab...

(1910s)* Harry's Harbor Bazaar is a venerable curio shop in the port of Hamburg, immortalized by Tom Waits as "Harry's Harbour Bizarre&...

(Early 1900s) Pair of Early 20th Century Thai/Cambodian/Burmese Ramayana Dancing Warrior Figures. Massive carved wood statues on plinth bases. Polychr

(1960s)* Ran-Su was one of several companies that offered modern primitive decor. Perfect accent to the TIKI MODERN-centric home bar! Paper label inta

(1960s) Another "primitive modern" accent decor piece featuring colored gravel and other mixed media materials. VG+. 8.5"x24".

(1950s) Primitive art for the Populuxe era. These chess-like mask wall art frames epitomize the contrasting mindset used in mid-century exotic design.

(2000s)* Moai mask by early revival carver C.C. Rider who show-carved at the Tropics hotel. VG+. 8.5"x18.5"x2".

(1940s)* Vintage modernist Gauguin style mask, prominently published in the Book of Tiki Page 185. This is the original vintage master for reproductio

(1950s)* Primitive mask sculpted from the famous Les Baxter album cover which also inspired menu covers and other uses in Tiki culture. Published in t

(1960s) A ULTRA RARE signature rendering of the famous exterior of The Waikikian resort hotel. This amazing carved wood plaque was affixed to the mid

(1956) Here is a stunning artifact salvaged from the famed, Waikikian Hotel in Honolulu. Perhaps no commercial venture of the Poly-Pop era was more in

(1956) Here is a set of three of the Waikikian shutter breezeway masks: Two "KU HEADS" and a "KANALOA HEAD" mounted on a wood bo...

(1956)* A full set of four individual shutter breezeway masks from the Waikikian: A "PNG HEAD", a "KU HEAD", a "CROSS HEAD...