EXOTIKON: MUG-SHOT 2! TIKI MUG AUCTION

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Welcome to our second installment of our "Mug Shot" auctions. As in all Peekaboo Gallery sales, we hope to offer a curated experience with a choice selection of TIKI MUGS for both the novice and advanced collector. In this auction, we have OVER 500 lots of vintage mugs, Tiki revival mugs, rare artist proofs and "one-offs" as well as a sampling of mug-aligned items and Polynesian Pop ephemera. This online only auction also features a LIVE PODCAST with author, Jordan Reichek as host to a whole slew of special guests to discuss Tiki mug collecting and a play-by-play discussion of the lots as they go live. This is a great opportunity to pick up rare pieces from OMC, SPURLIN, MUNKTIKI, EEKUM BOOKUM, TIKI ROB, TIKI DIABLO, TIKI FARM, GECKO and more! Join us for this fun Tiki event!
PLEASE FOLLOW THE SCROLL and BID BUTTON FOR THE MOST ACCURATE BIDDING STATUS. ALL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED - NO ORDER PICK-UP ON THIS AUCTION. ALL ITEMS WILL BE ECONOMICALLY PACKED AND SHIPPED TO WINNING BIDDERS. *SEE TERMS.

With all items, a certificate of authenticity will be issued.

Buyers premium is 23%

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MUNKTIKI "COCONUT MONKEY" TIKI MUG w/ SUN HAT LID.295 - MUNKTIKI "COCONUT MONKEY" TIKI MUG w/ SUN HAT LID.
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(2006) Yet another amazing Coconut Monkey from the Munktiki line. Numbered #668. VG+. 5"dia x 6" w/ lid.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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SHORT "THE MAINLANDER" ST. LOUIS TIKI MUG.296 - SHORT "THE MAINLANDER" ST. LOUIS TIKI MUG.
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(1960s) A unique signature mug for The Mainlander in St. Louis, MO where the company's logo was a WITCO fountain carving found in their decor. T...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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TALL "THE MAINLANDER" ST. LOUIS TIKI MUG.297 - TALL "THE MAINLANDER" ST. LOUIS TIKI MUG.
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(1960s) Here is the tall version of the Mainlander mug. VG+ with typical chipping to the top cold paint. 3.25"dia x 6.25".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
 
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THE ISLANDERS "BAMBOO BOMB" BAMBOO TIKI MUG w/ LID.298 - THE ISLANDERS "BAMBOO BOMB" BAMBOO TIKI MUG w/ LID.
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(1960) Unique lidded mug in the shape of figural bamboo. This was made for the MGM produced television show, "The Islanders that ran from 1960-...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (125.00 + 28.75BP) = 153.75
 
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ORCHIDS OF HAWAII UNMARKED KONA KAI TYPE TIKI MUG.299 - ORCHIDS OF HAWAII UNMARKED KONA KAI TYPE TIKI MUG.
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(1960s) This is an unmarked variant of the famous signature KONA KAI Maori mug. Sharp details. VG+. 3"dia x 7.5".
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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SIGNED TIKI DIABLO #39 BLUE/GREEN "BONGOLITO" TIKI MUG.300 - SIGNED TIKI DIABLO #39 BLUE/GREEN "BONGOLITO" TIKI MUG.
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(2018) Bongolito is another variation of the Enchanted Tiki Rooms Drummer. 3 colorways released for this mug. Designed and Produced in house at Tiki D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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TIKI DIABLO #120 RED "BONGOLITO" TIKI MUG.301 - TIKI DIABLO #120 RED "BONGOLITO" TIKI MUG.
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(2018) Same as above. Numbered #120/300. VG+. 5"dia x 7".
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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TIKI DIABLO #4 SEAFOAM GREEN "BONGOLITO" TIKI MUG.302 - TIKI DIABLO #4 SEAFOAM GREEN "BONGOLITO" TIKI MUG.
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(2018) Same as above. Numbered #4/300. VG+. 5"dia x 7".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (125.00 + 28.75BP) = 153.75
 
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HOUSE OF TABU "OCEANIC TIKI MUG".303 - HOUSE OF TABU "OCEANIC TIKI MUG".
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(2020) Produced and designed by Ken Holewczynski House of Tabu. The mug features mid-mod shapes and contours set in a geometric form. VG+. 3.75"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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ARTIST'S PROOF MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY "WARD WAREHOUSE" GECKO TIKI MUG.304 - ARTIST'S PROOF MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY "WARD WAREHOUSE" GECKO TIKI MUG.
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(2019) Another rarity of Max's and Gecko: Here is a gorgeous green variant Artist's Proof #6. Rare. VG+. 2.5"x11"x3".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY RED WARD WAREHOUSE "GECKO TIKI MUG.305 - MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY RED WARD WAREHOUSE "GECKO TIKI MUG.
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(2019) Red variant. VG+. 2.5"x10.75"x3".
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY "CREATURE FEATURE" MUG 2nd BLUE VARIANT.306 - MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY "CREATURE FEATURE" MUG 2nd BLUE VARIANT.
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(2019) This is the 2nd Blue variant released in only 100 pieces. Numbered #17/100. Rare. VG+. 4" dia x 7".
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY FRIGATE BIRD TIKI MUG w/ SWIZZLE STICK & SIGNED NUMBER PAGE 24/25.307 - MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY FRIGATE BIRD TIKI MUG w/ SWIZZLE STICK & SIGNED NUMBER PAGE 24/25.
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(2019) As discussed in lot #196, the history of this mug relates to the actual historic KONA KAI decor piece hanging up in Max's South Seas Hide...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY "OCEANIC ARTS SPOON FIGURE" LEROY SCHMALTZ TIKI MUG.308 - MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY "OCEANIC ARTS SPOON FIGURE" LEROY SCHMALTZ TIKI MUG.
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(2020) Another incredibly rare mug out of Max's. This one based on another piece of vintage art hanging in Max's. It depicts a carving by Le...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY "MOAI MAX" -ARTIST PROOF #3 TIKI MUG.309 - MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY "MOAI MAX" -ARTIST PROOF #3 TIKI MUG.
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(2020) A variant of the "MAOI MAX" mug, this one an artist's proof #3. Gorgeous weathered green glaze. VG+. 3.25"dia x 8.25".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY BLACK GLAZE "MOAI MAX" TIKI MUG.310 - MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY BLACK GLAZE "MOAI MAX" TIKI MUG.
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(2020) VG+. 3.25"dia x 8.25".
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (175.00 + 40.25BP) = 215.25
 
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ARTIST'S PROOF MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY MAROON MOAI TIKI MUG.311 - ARTIST'S PROOF MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY MAROON MOAI TIKI MUG.
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(2020s) Possible concept mug from Max's. This unmarked yet lovely maroon Moai mug features a strong profile, top knot and a heavily sculpted &qu...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY "LONDON LUAU STYLE KU" TIKI MUG.312 - MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY "LONDON LUAU STYLE KU" TIKI MUG.
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(2020) This is a mug originally made by Cheeky Tiki in the UK for the London Luau in 2006. This variant was created for Max's which was issued i...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
 
 
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SPURLIN CERAMICS "VICIOUS VIRGIN" ISLANDER TIKI MUG.313 - SPURLIN CERAMICS "VICIOUS VIRGIN" ISLANDER TIKI MUG.
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(1960) Some of the holy grails of Tiki mug collecting is almost anything that came of out of Stella Bodey's Spurlin Ceramics. Spurlin worked clo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (225.00 + 51.75BP) = 276.75
 
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GREEN OA "COBRA FANG MUG" w/ NUMBERED RECIPE SHEET.314 - GREEN OA "COBRA FANG MUG" w/ NUMBERED RECIPE SHEET.
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(2000s) This is the reissue off the original Spurlin molds of the famous Oceanic Arts "Cobra Fang Mug." Only 100 were made and came with a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (125.00 + 28.75BP) = 153.75
 
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