EXOTIKON 2 Vintage TIKI & EXOTICA Auction

(1960s) No good place to store your stoagies? This lot's for you! An original 1960s Trader Vic's exclusive line of Spanish cigars. These wer...

(1960s)* Resin cast Coco Joe's Tiki table lighter. VG+ with minor wear. Not tested. 2.25"dia x 4.75".

(1960s)* Museum piece displayed at the Catalina Museum Tall Tiki Tales exhibition. VG+. Not tested. 3"x5.5"x1.75".

(1967) A handsome ceramic Aku Aku Moai head table lighter. Excellent sculpt. VG+. Not tested. 3"dia x 5.75".

(1962)* Very scarce variation of the signature Toby Designs line. VG+ with minor wear. Not tested. 2.5"dia x 6.5".

(1960s)* One of the most sought pieces of OA produced tableware is this commercial lighter affixed to the top of their #223 AKU TIKI HEAD carving. VG+

(1960s) Nice enamel image featuring King Kamehameha. Not tested. VG+. 1.25"x2.25"x.25".

(1960s) A wonderful lighter with novel built-in stand. Comes from the most space-age Tiki Bowling alley complexes to ever exist: The long-shuttered JA

(1960s) Certainly one of the key Tiki spots of the Golden Era was The Mainlander in St. Louis, Missouri. VG+. Not tested. 2"x1.75"x.25&qu...

(1960s) Certainly one of the most vaunted Tiki palaces to ever exist was the KAHIKI outside of Columbus, Ohio. This NESOR is a knock-off of the ZIPPO.

(1970s) Beautiful vintage Zippo New-Old-Stock lighter for the Hilton Hawaiian Village, still in sales packaging. EX. Not tested. 2"x3"x.75...

(1960)* The king of "Tiki Torch" fuel cans, this graphic was immortalized in a mug in recent years. VG+ with some rubbing and oxidation we...

(1930s)* Introduced by Don The Beachcomber, this exotic decor item became a staple of mid-century Tiki environments. VG+ with typical wear. 13"...

(1940s)* Simply beautiful floral design by the mythic influencer of Pacific-minded culture in the US, Don Blanding. VG+ with minor wear and glaze prod

(1950s) A simply gorgeous hand-blown glass centerpiece bowl depicting shoreline activities of natives of some mythic volcanic isle in the Pacific. The

(1940s)* "Trade Winds" was a popular title from the pre-Tiki, Tropics-Era of Polynesian pop and was used for South Seas restaurants, motel...

(1960s) Handsome restaurantware from Norway featuring the KON-TIKI sail logo. by designer, Ingwald Nielsen and produced by Stavanger Flint, Oslo. VG+.

(1950s) Nice transferware illustration of one the most full graphic restaurantware serving plates. VG+. 9.75"dia.

(1950s) Highly graphic, large restaurant ware serving bowl with images around the full body. Stylized scenes of native life. VG with crazing in the ov

(1960s) Highly graphic restaurant ware serving plate from the Poly-Asian Tiki restaurant and bar in Brockton, Massachusetts. VG+. 8.25"dia.

(1940s) Spectacular and somewhat scarce Trader Vic's souvenir plate produced by mythic pottery manufacturer, Vernon Kilns. VG+. 9.5"dia.

(1960s) A pair of Trader Vic's restaurant ware side dishes. VG+. 7.5"dia each.

(1960s) This signature soy sauce pitcher is a testament to the classy nature of the original Trader Vic's. VG+. 4.25"dia x 2.75".

(1950s) A classic concept of Trader Vic's, this mug must have referenced a specific if not still un-rediscovered original native inspiration car...

(1950s)* This vintage liquor decanter is decidedly the coolest of the modernist Tiki designs from Trader Vic's. This early example stands out as...

(1980s) A lovely gilded rim plate from Trader Vic's. These highly decorative dishes were usually presentation place-holders for when guests were...

(1998) To this day, Trader Vic's strives to maintain a sense of pride and class in their dining rooms. These contemporary serving dishes are a t...

(1998) Same. VG+. 12"dia.

(1950s) Bold transferware graphics flank this substantial serving pitcher from the famed BALI-HAI restaurant in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. Tepco restau

(1960s) MAI-TAI was a small number of privately owned Tiki-themed restaurants across Massachusetts. This is a rare set from one of their little known

(1960s) Certainly one of the most striking and unique of Tiki table ware is this serving dish from Trader Eng's Luau in Atlanta. By all accounts...

(1950s) It started here with Steve Crane's foray into the Polynesian Pop world. A nice keepsake of this mythic base location for the Steve Crane...

(1950s) A unique configuration serving plate from The LUAU. The high rise edge was for serving noodles and pasta. A somewhat rare piece of serving war

(1950s) A classic piece of restaurant ware from The LUAU. VG+. 11"dia.

(1960s) By the mid-1960s, The Luau updated their signature logo to this graphic which fell under the official corporate marking of Steve Crane &...

(1960s) A nice oblong serving bowl for Chinese dishes with noodles or sauces. VG+. 11"x8"x2".

(1950s) This appears to be an unused solid brass door pull with the signature Tiki logo from Steve Crane's base of operations in Beverly Hills, ...

(1970s) A nice 70s era serving dish from the mythic MAI-KAI. VG+. 6.25"dia.

(1950s)* Attention to detail was a cornerstone of the Thornton brothers mantra at the MAI-KAI. One can see the pride in this artifact of the MAI-KAI...

(1970s) JARDIN TIKI was a much beloved part of the Montreal Tiki scene in the 1960s, up until 2015 when it closed. The familiar logo might be recogniz

(1960s)* Museum piece displayed at the Catalina Museum Tall Tiki Tales exhibition. VG+. 2"x4"x1.25" cup, 3.25"dia saucer.

(1960s) Nice tea serving cup from the third chain in the Steve Crane portfolio of restaurants. VG+. 2.75"dia x 2.25".

(1960s) Nice set of six side dishes from Steve Crane's first chain of restaurants for Sheraton Hotels. One plate does NOT have the KON-TIKI logo...

(1960s)* Museum piece displayed at the Catalina Museum Tall Tiki Tales exhibition. VG+. 3.75"dia x 2.75" mug, 3.75"dia x 4.5" w/...

(1970s) A pair of restaurant serving ware from the famous AKU AKU restaurant and lounge at the Stardust Casino in Las Vegas. Features a fun, rustic Mo

(1960s) The Islander was a grandiose A-frame Tiki temple on La Cienega Blvd in Los Angeles. Certainly one of the most famous establishments of the Pol

(1960s)* A serving plate from The Islander with great graphics. VG+ with small rim chip and wear from use. 10"dia.

(1960s) There is no question, the KAHIKI is one of the most grandiose Tiki Temples to have ever existed. From its dramatic building exterior, twin fla

(1960s) Great salad dish from the table service ware collection of the KAHIKI. VG+. 7.25"dia.

(1960s)* This is a miniature version of the giant Kahiki entrance Moais and can be used as an incense burner mimicking their flaming top knots. Jack H

(1990s)* Collected at the Kahiki in 1996 by Sven Kirsten when photographing the Kahiki for the Book of Tiki. We know he got the check folder, let...

(1970s)* A sure rarity: A plastic pinback employee name tag used by "front-facing" staff at one of the Don the Beachcomber locations. VG+....

(1950s) VG+. 2.25"dia x 5.75".

(1950s)* VG+. 3.25"dia x 5" each.

(1950s)* VG+. Missing one stopper. 1.5"dia x 4.5" each.

(1960s)* These were sold at the Kahiki's Beachcomber gift shop. The Moai was the logo Tiki of the Kahiki. VG+ with a light glaze flaw on the tip...

(1950s)* The famous Hawaii Kai in New York City continued to have promotional Tiki ceramics giveaways such as these stylized Moai figurals. VG+. 2.2...

(1950s)* Rare "shoulder" version salt & pepper shakers of the Aku Aku-inspired logo for Trader Dick's. Marked with the logo on the...

(1950s)* The Kon Tiki Hotel in Phoenix featured an imposing A-Frame and modernist Tiki mask sign. VG with light stress cracks. Retain original OMC pro

(1950s)* Nice set, marked on the backs of both shakers. VG+. 2.5"dia x 4" each.

(1950s) An early offering from Stella Bodey and her celebrated SPURLIN CERAMICS studio. This sample is marked with her production code "CC"...

(1950s) As in the previous lot, this wonderful tridacna inspired serving bowl is a factory sample from Stella Bodey's, SPURLIN CERAMICS. It is h...

(1960s)* Butlin's was a resort in England that could be considered the equivalent of South Florida. It was a summertime escape for families wher...

(1960s)* The Kapu Kai was a jet-age A-framed Tiki bowling alley in Rancho Cucamonga. This glass served the "Kapu Kai Cooler". VG+. 2.5&quo...

(1960s)* Nice hurricane glassware from the famous upstate New York resort. VG+. 3"dia x 8.5".

(2000s)* A nice retro-produced glass featuring vintage graphics. Made by HUMUHUMU aka Michelle Whiting. VG+. 2.5"dia x 7".

(1960s)* Nice DAGA mug for Langford's Outrigger. Published in TIKI POP page 120. VG+. 2.5"dia x 7.25".

(1960s) Nice handled stein-mug for the famous Tahitian Lanai at the Waikikian Hotel in Honolulu. VG+. 5"x5.25"x3.25".

(1960s)* A great beer stein mug straight from the gift shop at Tiki Gardens in Florida. VG+. 7"x6.25"x5.25".

(1970s) A nice "promotional" aka "made to be stolen" Fire-King coffee mug from the Tiki Lodge motel. VG+. 4"x3.5"x3&qu...

(1970s) As per usual with the great Disney POLYNESIAN RESORT, a class piece of merchandise from the Poly gift shop in the 70s. VG+. 7"dia x 1.2...

(1970s) Tall handled beer glass from the Poly. VG+. 5"x6.5"x3.5".

(1950s)* A very impressive ceramic piece of Polynesian Pop! A large format bowl, most probably made for a table centerpiece. Displayed at the Musee Qu

(1950s) This piece was produced in several configurations during the 1950s and 60s, most probably in its initial use as hotel decor in the islands. We

(1960s)* Certainly one of the most stunning objects to be conjured in the world of Tiki ceramics. This Bumatay Volcano Lava Bowl is certainly a scarce

(2000s)* Striking ceramic by Eric October. Signed on the verso. VG+. 8.75"x20.25".

(2020)* Always trying to expand the ceramic Tiki genre, Sven was inspired by Fijian art to design this plate. Manufactured by Tiki Farm and made in ve

(2000s)* A great homage to the iconic cannibal trio in three ceramic wall platters by Eric October. Signed on the verso. VG+. 6.25"x15.5" ...

(1950s) Ultra stylized Ku effigy in a "lava" plaster composite wall plaque. This design was later used by Omni Hut in Smyrna, Tennessee as...

(1990s)* Prop Tiki used by Combustible Edison for their early 90s "The Tiki Wonder Hour" stage show, given to Sven by the Millionaire. Pub...

(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...