EXOTIKON 2 Vintage TIKI & EXOTICA Auction

(1960s) A nice fantasy tiki carving from the 1960s. Possible commercial decor. VG+. 6.25"x26.75".

(1960s)* A highly detailed war shield from the famous Sven Kirsten Rum Porch! Perfect for adding crossed spears for the classic trophy look. Nice weat

(1950s)* This piece of carved wooden planks was given to Sven by pre-eminent "Hawaiian Eye" researchers Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily, verif...

(1950s) A knock-dead gorgeous Tahitian pole carving salvaged from use at the world famous MAI-KAI in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Removed during the earl

(1950s) Another piece of MAI-KAI history. An early Schmaltz-Van Oosting/OA #152 Tahitian Tiki Post that was installed in the FIJI ROOM and removed dur

(1950s) This gorgeous carving was a perennial OA item and was used in the outdoor dining areas of the MAI-KAI. The posts would be used for their names

(1950s) Another OA design from the original catalog #158 Bora Bora post. This carving has a section cut out on the back of the head most probably from

(1950s) A larger post from a similar area of the last lot. Similar scuffing and cut outs for framing installation. VG. 4.75"dia x 37"

(1980s) A near perfect example of the #154 OA catalog post tiki. VG+. 5.75"dia x 40".

(1950s) A terrific Tahitian post carving salvaged from The Polynesian Room in Boston. There are railing attachment holes in four places: two above and

(1950s)* Collected by Sven Kirsten during the famous 1994 expedition to the ruins of The Tikis. Sven acquired these directly from Danny Balsz before t

(1960s) The decor made for the flagship location on Marriott's KONA KAI chain in Philadelphia is perhaps one of THE most elaborate Tiki temples ...

(1960s) The Kona Kai restaurant featured an amazing environment with waterfalls and rivers crossed by bridges with Tiki railings. Still retains railin

(1960s)* Another post by George Nakashima from the KONA KAI. This specific post was published on page 275 in TIKI POP. VG+ with typical wear and still

(1960s)* Bought at Sea & Jungle in the early 80s. Sea & Jungle in Glendale, California was Sven's first encounter with the world of Poly...

(1950s)* Unknown origin. Found in vintage store in Burbank on one of Sven's early Tiki hunts in the field. VG+ with surface wear from exposure a...

(2000s)* By Smokin' Tikis. Bought at the Original Tiki Marketplace in Garden Grove and a long time part of Sven's home decor. VG+ with typic...

(2000s)* Based on Stephen Crane-style cannibal, by Smokin' Tikis. VG+ with missing piece of the "victim's" foot. 10"dia x 59&...

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 4.25"dia x 1.25".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 3.75"x3.75"x1.25".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 4.5"x4.5"x1".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 3.5"x3.5"x1".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 4.25"x4.25"x1.25".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 4.5"dia x 1".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 4.25"x4.25"x1.25".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 4"dia x 1.25".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 4.5"dia x 1.25".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 3.25"x3.25"x1".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 5"dia x 1.75".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 3.25"x3.25"x1".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 4"dia x 1.25".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 4.5"dia x 1.25".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 4.25"dia x 1.25".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 3.75"x3.5"x1".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 3.5"x3.5"x.75".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 3.75"dia x .75".

(1960s) VG+ with minor wear. 3.75"dia x .75".

(1950s) VG+ with minor wear. 3.5"dia x 1".

(1960s) Novelty screened trophy award for Samoa Lanes Bowling Alley. VG+. 8.75"x7"x.25".

(1960s) The EL MOROCCO was a famous club in Waikiki that offered its fair share of programmatic exotic decor. This large waiting room ashtray is a nic

(1950s) A wild, figural three dimensional ashray. A cornerstone of the Populuxe era.VG+ with minor wear. 8"x10".

(1950s)* A striking graphic of a south pacific native mask formed into a modernist ashtray. Marked in sculpt. VG+ with light crazing and a small produ

(1950s)* A second by the same manufacturer of a stylized Hawaiian KU war god as a graphic ashtray. VG+ with light crazing and a small glaze chip on th

(1950s) A very early souvenir from the famous, MAI-KAI gift shop. Dating from the late 1950s to early 60s, this figural clamshell candy tray features

(1960s) Here is the earliest offering of this design by Steve Crane and Associates art director and designer, Gabriel Florian. This ashtray was used f

(1950s)* From one of the grandest Tiki temples, the Kahiki in Columbus, Ohio. Published in TIKI POP page 253. VG+ with minor wear. 6"x2.75"...

(1960s)* A rarity. Published on page 197 in TIKI POP. VG with a few small chips on rim. See pics. 3.75"x6.5"x1".

(1960s)* A nice figural KU god ashray, lending a goofy case for appropriation yet nonetheless a nice piece and representative of the whimsy applied to

(1950s)* Handsome ceramic sculpt of KU, God of War. VG+. 4"x4.5"x2.75".

(1960s) One of the most classic of the smoke glass ashtrays, this one featuring a bamboo screen background and lovely hula dancer. VG+. 5.25"x5...