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...

(2010)* A true "altar of Tiki"! The Book of Tiki 10 Year Anniversary mug in an A-frame altar with backlit resin mosaic. This imaginative d...

(1950s)* South Seas hut lamp made with Lahaula, can be hung from the ceiling. Sven had this displayed in his living room with a central bulb, creating

(2000s)* A nice palm KU Tiki head forms the side table base of this reading lamp. The table top swings open for storage. One of a kind, created by Tik

(1970s)* Perfect for your Witco corner in your home Tiki lounge. A Witco-inspired brutalist wood and metal swag lamp. From Sven's reading den. V...

(1960s)* Extremely rare modern abstract Witco lamp, "Metal Shapes" with original burlap shade. Unique pieces like these were a favorite of...

(1950s) A stylized ceramic cast Tiki makes up this nice Hawaiian resort room lamp. These could usually found on the side reading tables in a guest roo

(1960s) One of the few iconic, large figure Tiki table lamps produced by legendary Polynesian decor manufacturer, OCEANIC ARTS. This #222 Marquesan Ti

(1950s)* This incredible, early TV furniture was the perfect accent to a tropically themed living room in the Atomic Age! An early black & white...

(1960s) A gorgeous offering from OA's early days. Bob and LeRoy got into the custom furniture business upon seeing a hole in the supply field fo...

(1960s) It doesn't get any more OA than this famous custom dining table and chair set. For decades, only privileged status gave one entrÃ&#...

(1960s) These two chairs were prepared by Oceanic Arts in the late 1960s as samples for Don the Beachcomber for one of their expansion locations. Clas

(1970s) A custom OA portable tiki bar made and used for decades in the OA LUAU RENTAL DEPARTMENT. These brutes were built for action and abuse by LeRo

(1960s) A fantastic, perfectly sized Tahitian outrigger. The solid wood canoe is wrapped in Tapa cloth and features rattan outrigger booms and float.

(1960s) Certainly one of the finest native outrigger models we have run across. The oversized rendering in Tahitian style is quite impressive. The det

(1970s)* This creative ship rendering was an accent piece in Sven's reading den. Adds a nautical touch to your home bar with this fine example ...

(1950s)* Classic mid-century wall art inspired by equally classic graphic Hawaiiana art. VG+. 10.75"x12.75" bronze, 18"x20" fram...

(2013)* By Jerome Laojia Hansel. Exhibited at the Tiki Pop exhibition at the Musee du Quai Branly in Paris in 2014. Inspired by Constantin Brancusi&...

(1960s) Gale Haner was a prolific carver in Tacoma, Washington and a contemporary of William Westenhaver. The availability of the famous cedar wood in

(1960s)* Modernist Caroline Islands goddess by Gale Haner, prolific carver of Witco-style Tikis and masks. Haner was introduced in Sven's book T...

(1960s)* This is one of the earliest offerings by William Westenhaver's WITCO. This primitive abstract female portrait profile is pictured in th...

(1960s)* One of Witco's earliest designs, part of the KAU CONTEMPORARY IDOL series. Overall VG+ with aged patina and general wear. 5.5"x14....

(1960s)* From Witco's early years when William Westenhaver experimented with abstract designs. VG with partial chipped off wood on one side. 5.5...

(1968)* From the 1968 Witco Decor catalog comes this bold, impressive wall sculpture. This is from the period when Westenhaver began to embrace his ru

(1960s)* Hippo seat, one of a series of animal stools that Witco made. Featured in many Sven photo shoots of this home. The seat was recently restored

(1960s) Impressive Witco carving incorporating two racks on either side of the body to hold your Men's Adventure and Oui magazines. Features sig...

(1960s)* Sven's first Witco mask, found in a thrift store in Hilo, Hawaii. Retains a worn Witco tag on the verso. VG+. 12"x23.5"x4.5&q...

(1960s) A bold Witco male Tiki carved stool used in a commercial bar setting. Retains the heavy base plate and rotating swivel seat hardware. VG+ with

(1960s) A second female Tiki figural carved stool from the same commercial location. VG+ with some cracking to the original Naugahyde set covering. In

(1960s)* "Female Dancer", "Male Dancer", and "Bongo Drummer". Hung in Sven's den. VG+ with typical wear. 9"x...

(1960s) The cornerstone of any Witco collection is this impressive carved fountain. Certainly one of the stars of the Witco catalog of products. Utili