EXOTIKON 2 Vintage TIKI & EXOTICA Auction

(1960) A different section of Tahitian trim than the similar piece in the previous lot. VG+ with some edge wear. 2"x15".

(1960s) Gorgeous primitive-moderne panel carving. These were produced in numbers for commercial jobs across the country. Stamped "Copyright Pan...

(1960s) Same as the previous lot without stamp. This pattern appears to be more Tahitian in style. VG+. 35.75"x9".

(1940s) A large, authentic and highly graphic PNG ancestor shield used for decor at Trader Vic's, most probably from one of the early locations....

(1950s) The next lots represent some true treasures of Poly-Pop history! These are decor salvage pieces from the mythic, MAI-KAI in Fort Lauderdale, F

(1950s) In the late 1950s, a series of these beautiful, double sided PNG war shields were created by Schmaltz-Van Oosting for the MAI-KAI's shor...

(1950s) Another piece of rare MAI-KAI remodel salvage. Photos from the period show this configuration of single-sided wall shield created by Schmaltz-

(1950s) In the late 1950s, celebrated art director and designer George Nakashima was brought into the refurb process at the MAI-KAI after the introduc

(1950s) Some edge wear and chipping. 6"x34.75".

(1950s) Some wear areas and repaired edges. 6"x31.5".

(1950s) Legendary carver, Barney West was discovered by the Thornton brothers on their many trips out West to gather decor and personnel for the MAI-K

(1960s) Plaster casting of a wall niche of Prince Rama made for the new Bangkok Room and its immediate surroundings. This room was eventually repurpos

(1960s) Same as the previous lot, this time the god, Ganesh. VG+ with some light paint and plaster chipping. 21.5"x11"x3".

(1950s)* Displayed at Musee Quai Branly Paris, published in TIKI POP page 227. A seven foot version of this unusual Tiki stood at the Luau in Beverly

(1960s) A beautiful master carving in blonde wood of a George Nakashima design for Marriott's flagship, KONA KAI Restaurant in Philadelphia, Pen...

(1950s) An early offering from Schmaltz-Van Oosting is this Samoan throwing club which hung on their wall displays for catalog reference. This was lat

(1950s) Another early Schmaltz-Van Oosting offering that continued in the OA catalog up until their final years of operation. This is a warehouse wall

(1960s) Over the years, OA offered some truly amazing, bordering on fettishy variety of specialty woods and trims. This incredible section of seemingl

(1960s) Original master carving for this unique piece from the OA catalog. This particular piece was used to create the next lot. VG+. 3.5"x11....

(1960s) Here is the casting of the previous lot's carving, this time in metal for the creation of the famous Oceanic Arts bronze door pulls. Thi...