EXOTIKON 2 Vintage TIKI & EXOTICA Auction

(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...