EXOTIKON: MUG-SHOT 2! TIKI MUG AUCTION

(2006) Yet another amazing Coconut Monkey from the Munktiki line. Numbered #668. VG+. 5"dia x 6" w/ lid.

(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...

(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".

(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-...

(1960s) This is an unmarked variant of the famous signature KONA KAI Maori mug. Sharp details. VG+. 3"dia x 7.5".

(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

(2018) Same as above. Numbered #120/300. VG+. 5"dia x 7".

(2018) Same as above. Numbered #4/300. VG+. 5"dia x 7".

(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"...

(2019) Another rarity of Max's and Gecko: Here is a gorgeous green variant Artist's Proof #6. Rare. VG+. 2.5"x11"x3".

(2019) Red variant. VG+. 2.5"x10.75"x3".

(2019) This is the 2nd Blue variant released in only 100 pieces. Numbered #17/100. Rare. VG+. 4" dia x 7".

(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...

(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...

(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".

(2020) VG+. 3.25"dia x 8.25".

(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...

(2020) This is a mug originally made by Cheeky Tiki in the UK for the London Luau in 2006.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...

(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...

(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...

(1960s) This is one of THE holy grails in mug collecting: The MAHIMAHI mug! Oceanic Arts attempted getting into mug production under their own banner

(2006) This was a special mug created for the 50th anniversary of Oceanic Arts in 2006. Designed by LeRoy Schmaltz and produced by Tiki Farm, each pie

(2012) This is a mug based on a Tahitian god carving that has been a mainstay of the Oceanic Arts catalog since its inception. This special edition wa

(2022) Created for the epic celebration and exhibition of Oceanic Arts upon its closure and retirement of Bob and LeRoy by Peekaboo Gallery. Designed

(2022) The same as above but in the Brown colorway. VG+ in box. 5.25"x9"x5.25".

(2022) The same as above but in the special, very limited metallized GOLD colorway. VG+ in box. 5.25"x9"x5.25".

(2018) The second and different version of the Trader Mort's signature Tiki that sits in the front of the famous San Diego liquor store, carved ...

(2015) This is the "white face" version of the Trader Mort's Hedley Tiki mug produced by Tiki Farm in 2015. VG+ in orig box. 3"di...

(2010) Super limited edition of only 25 of these orange/blue skulls. Rare. This is numbered #22/25. VG+. 5.25"dia x 6.25".

(2018) Patterned after the Sloth character from The Goonies feature film, this incredible cooled lava drip was one of the several editions done of thi

(2017) These ultra rare Munktiki spooky themed mugs were produced in a low number of only 100 total. Four "SUPER LIMITED EDITIONS" of 25 e...

(2011) Another amazing limited line by Munktiki. This "mug" is an incredible sculpt, produced in a small number of 100, although for the m...

(2008) Another outstanding product of Munktiki, this wall vase design was made in a run of 1003 with essentially no two alike. Different colors and ef

(2014) As per usual with Munktiki, they find a way to make an incredibly limited run of a product even more limited by issuing them each of them essen

(2012) MUNKTIKI limited edition of 150 PNG Stacker mugs consist of two smaller "stacker" mugs that fit into one another making one larger ...

(2016) A huge mug with a wonderful, PNG-esqe figural Tiki. This very limited run of 100 in this style was broken into 25 of four different colorways.

(2013) Miles Nielsen of MUNKTIKI began the Yakimon line of ceramics to feed his love of Japanese vinyl toys by celebrating them in ceramics. Some trul

(2018) Another score for Miles Nielsen's Yakimon line! This substantial piece is based on other Fiji and Creature sculpts Miles had done in earl...

(2010) Tiki Farm produced a series of mugs for the wonderfully original, Kon-Tiki in Tucson, AZ. These are offered in person and for a short time, one

(2010) Tiki Farm. First edition. A basket featuring a Milan Guanko mask, the type which propagate the incredible Kon-Tiki in Tucson, AZ! VG+. 4"...

(2010) A fun Tiki Farm mug sold at the famous Kon-Tiki in Tucson, AZ. The mug is based on one of the many incredible Milan Guanko Tikis on property. V

(2010) Tiki Farm. Green glaze of the previous mug. VG+. 3"dia x 7".

(2010) Tiki Farm. Green wipe glaze. VG+. 3" dia x 6.75".

(2010) Tiki Farm. Orange wipe glaze. VG+. 3" dia x 6.75".

(2012) Tiki Farm. Another great design for a mug based on Milan Guanko carvings. VG+. 3.25"dia x 7.25".

(2016) A terrific sculpt by John Mulder nodding to a carving in the MAI-KAI gardens, the home of The Hukilau festival in Florida back in 2016. Sold ou

(2010s) Ok. Hands down one of the coolest mugs to have ever been created! This dual-sided mug celebrates the mythic, TIKI GARDENS tourist attraction i

(1960s) Harvey's casino and hotel in Lake Tahoe produced a good deal of Tiki escapism. Still in operation today, they at one time boasted a wond...

(1960s) Orchids of Hawaii offered a whole series of different config with Scorpion bowls. This one has a large central volcano in the center for the a

(1960s) A huge bowl with truly beautiful decoration around the sides of swaying palm trees along the ocean shore. The bowl features a central volcano

(1960s) A huge colorful drink bowl customized by OMC for The Islander in Stockton, CA. Features an amazing illustration in bas relief along the outer

(1960s) *From the SVEN KIRSTEN KOLLECTION. A nice product of OMC that restaurants could have branded such as this with the ISLANDER in Stockton, CA. F

(1950s) A rare early Spurlin Ceramics drink bowl first made for venues such as The Luau and The Islander. Unmarked. VG+. 6.75"dia x 4.25".

(1960s) Here is a Spurlin design that most probably was manufactured by Desert Ceramics once they took over production from Spurlin. The Desert Cerami

(1960s) The jury is out on this one. Used at The Islander Stockton and Los Angeles locations in California, it was manufactured by either Spurlin/Dese

(2010) An absolutely gorgeous production by Munktiki with a stunning salt glaze type effect by ceramics master, Paul Nielsen. The glaze approximates t

(2010) A triumph on every level! Munktiki pays homage to Trader Vic's Suffering Bastard and then some. This massive mug is a LARGER female compa...

(2012) Another variant in this limited run of only 100. Numbered #55/100. VG+. 5.5"dia x 9.75".

(2013) A wonderful chisel technique on this Moai from Munktiki. Numbered #32/100. VG+. 4"dia x 9".

(2012) This rare mug was created to blend Tiki with Miles' love of Japanese kaiju or monster style. Only 100 pieces and the limited edition was ...

(2008) Another outstanding product of Munktiki, this wall vase design was made in a run of 100 with essentially no two alike. Different colors and eff

(2012) A handsome set in the Munktiki Tangaroa Stacker line. Only 150 produced. Hand numbered #29/150. VG+. 3"dia x 6.75" stacked.

(2016) Simply one of the coolest mugs ever made! Paul Nielsen of Munktiki managed to top his incredible Coconut Monkey line with this three sided mast

(2016) A fun design in Coco Cream colorway... of which there were only 25 made out of the 100 of the edition. Numbered #14/100. VG+. 4.5"dia x ...

(2013) Another unique design with detailed sculpt. This is the Coco Cream colorway of which only 25 out of the 100 were made. Numbered #32/100. VG+. 3

(2016) The massive Sun-E mug in another of the four colorways. Numbered #14/100. Only 25 are colored in this tan/brown "coco cream" scheme...

(2008) A Paul Nielsen original patterned after the "singa" mythological creature of the Batak people of Indonesia. Numbered #87/100. Rare....

(2020) This double sided mug is a collab between father and son, the founders of MUNKTIKI, each taking a side for character of their choice. The gold

(2019) A figural tableaux of a miniature volcanic island in its entirety. This release for the Nielsen's DEAD MAN'S ISLE bar features a gree...

(2012) MUNKTIKI limited edition of 150 PNG Stacker mugs consist of two smaller "stacker" mugs that fit into one another making one larger ...

(2012) Made in a limited run by Munktiki of only 150, almost no two are alike. This set of two stacker mugs is hand numbered #71/100. VG+ 7.5"d...

(2015) Ultra rare Kickstarter top-tier doner gift set for the support of the stop motion work-in-progress film, "The Witch Doctor". This c...

(2011) This incredible mug is almost impossible to find. The Dave Burke designed mug emulates the Martian Fink gachapon style toy kids would find in g

(2022) A really fun release by Munktiki with design by Dave Dexter. This is a SUPER limited EDITION of only 25 pieces. Numbered #22/25. Rare. VG+. 5...

(2012) A gorgeous color combo for the PNG Crumb Catcher mug by Munktiki. Numbered #58/100. VG+. 5.5"dia x 9.75".

(2018) designed by Rob Fink for Munktiki, this particular barrel was an upgrade where the color accents and decals were fired over what was offered in

(2011) Numbered #60/100. VG+. 3.75"dia x 2.25".

(2011) Numbered #68/100. VG+. 3.75"dia x 2.25".

(2015) Miles Nielsen's interests outside of Tiki were put to good use and representation in the Munktiki line with fun projects like this. A cla...

(2015) This is the second version of the Krampus Stein, this one with a more subtle coloring pattern with browns and traditional blue accents on the t

(2015) This is the second Munktiki stein to be released. This is the full hand colored version, featuring a wrap-around illustration design by famed a

(1950s) *From the SVEN KIRSTEN KOLLECTION. Cocktail menu for the Holly, MI location. VG+ with light creasing. 8.5"x13.5" closed.

(1950s) Rare full menu for the famous Tonga Room tropical restaurant and bar at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. One of the mythic venues of the P

(1959) * From the SVEN KIRSTEN KOLLECTION. A rare menu from the Jojan restaurant in Wailea, Kahala. The stand alone restaurant with incredible interio

(1960s) Many know of Steve Crane's LUAU in Beverly Hills, California but there was another famous LUAU located on Miami Beach, Florida. This LUA...

(1960s) Nice cover from the famous Waikiki hotel. VG+. 9"x12" closed.

(1950s) * From the SVEN KIRSTEN KOLLECTION. One of the earliest drink menus for the famed MAI-KAI in Fort Lauderdale, Florida... the iconic Tiki palac

(1940) A somewhat historic piece is this early balsa wood menu from Don the Beachcomber in Chicago, IL. It was out of this location that Don's r...

(1941) Ultra rare Don the Beachcomber menu style brochure. Unlike the menu itself, this was a take-home promotional item which explains the features a

(1941) A companion to the previous lot is this early 1941 Don the Beachcomber cocktail menu. It uses the same front and back cover showing the Pacific

(1940s) A very early menu mailer which was essentially a miniature version of the standard cocktail menu used at the restaurant. These mini menus were

(1980s) A classic style Trader Vic's menu for the much lamented, shuttered TV location at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Los Angeles. VG+ with some...

(1960s) *From the SVEN KIRSTEN KOLLECTION. Lunch menu for the restaurant at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu, HI. VG+ with edge creasing, light

(1960s) One of the most elaborate Tiki restaurants outside of the MAI-KAI and The Kahiki, the South Pacific in Hollandale, FL featured a fully realize

(1959) Striking restaurant menu for Luau 400 New York location. VG+ with light creasing. 10.25"x13.25" closed.

(1968)* Wild cover image for the cocktail menu for the Kahiki. VG+ with small tape repair on front. 10.75"x16" closed.

(1960s) Handsome fireplace Tiki image of the restaurant food menu for the Kahiki. VG+ with light staining and edge wear. 10.75"x16.75" clo...

(1950s) The Mainlander in St Louis was an incredible Polyneisan venue complete with signature Witco throughout the many dining rooms and bars of the l

(1960s) Incredible graphic mailer menu from the exotic Congo Room at the Sahara casino and hotel in Las Vegas. VG+. 12"x8" open.

(1960s) *From the SVEN KIRSTEN KOLLECTION. Dining menu for the Polynesian restaurant chain. Light staining and partial separation on spine. 11.25&qu...