THE OCEANIC ARTS VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION 2

(1960s) Early OA showroom wall sample, beautifully polychromed with rich patina. 33"x10". VG+ with typical wear.

(1980s) Fully carved hardwood with excellent polychroming and raffia adornment by LeRoy Schmaltz. This impressive carving is two-sided. 61"x17&...

(1970s) OA showroom wall sample, beautifully polychromed with rich patina. 38"x9". VG+ with typical wear.

(2000s) A modern carving of a perennial OA catalog tiki. Based on a New Guinea museum specimen encountered by the boys on their Big Trip, this wall fi

(1960s) Vertical Menehune puka tile in hardwood, mounted in bamboo for sample display suggestion in the OA showroom. 24"x25". VG+ with typ...

(1960s) This is perhaps one of the most famous of the original OA post carvings. These could be found practically everywhere across the Poly-Pop histo

(1960s) These figures were carved across Tahiti by native craftsmen for use in restaurants and other commercial locations. These in particular were sa

(1960s) A finely detailed drum column post created by Oceanic Arts for Don the Beachcomber in Chicago. An ill-fated outpost of the chain financed by t

(1960s) A gorgeous design by George Nakashima with Armet & Davis for the KONA KAI in Philadelphia, PA. The pattern is by Cass Carving in Los Ang...

(1960s) An incredible MASTER PATTERN carving by LeRoy Schmaltz for Marriott's KONA KAI. This rare post features the central detail of Marquesan ...

(1950s) This famous four sided-two faced "Janus" pole (as described by Sven Kirsten) was initially a George Nakashima design for Steve Cra...

(1960s) Mounted on base for stability. 80.5"x9". VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) A very striking carved drum in palm wood with jute lashing. No drum skin although one can be easily added. Drums of this quality and size are

(1960s) A beautifully carved and detailed Tahitian ceremonial bowl. For a brief time in the early 1960s, OA imported these as a catalog item until the

(1960s) Most probably a custom made item by CALIF-ASIA or KALP-SON Rattan manufacturers under order from OA who was looking for warehouse showroom sam

(1960s) A hand-carved hanging sign from the original OA warehouse that hung over the bamboo department. 24"x7". VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) A hand-carved hanging sign from the original OA warehouse that hung over the rattan department. 30.5"x6". VG+ with typical wear.

(1970s) Here is an incredible item that thousands have passed every time they visited Oceanic Arts. This sign hung near the building entrance over the

(1970s) Carved wood signage from the OA location on Magnolia Blvd in Whittier, CA. Carved by LeRoy Schmaltz, this sign was removed and discarded when

(1990) This massive sign comes right off the building after serving over 30 years of duty. The sign is a plexi material with applied graphics. Buyer a

(1986) Here's an interesting item: this nice outrigger model was commissioned from the producers of Lucille Ball's 1986 "comeback"...

(1960s) An impressive import outrigger. These models were highly sought by OA and were a staple of the 1960s catalog offerings. In this case, a showro

(1960s) A very well carved model of an outrigger canoe, most probably from Humboldt Bay, Papua New Guinea. Some wear and possible missing elements. ...

(1960s) A simply gorgeous outrigger model from the OA warehouse showroom. This one was actually rigged for a light which it certainly could be done ag

(1981) A hand silkscreened poster. Most probably a restrike of an early 1960s poster from Paradise Products. 32"x22". VG+ with typical wea...

(1981) A hand silkscreened poster. Most probably a restrike of an early 1960s poster from Paradise Products. 32"x22". VG+ with typical wea...

(1983) A hand silkscreened poster. Most probably a restrike of an early 1960s poster from Paradise Products. 32"x22". VG+ with typical wea...

(1980s) This rare promotional reprint from an old Trader Vic's painting on display in their Oakland, California location. Apparently, one of onl...

(1958) Five beautiful watercolor litho menus from a June 1958 voyage to Hawaii aboard the SS Matsonia of the famed, Matson Lines cruise ship. 12&quo...

(1960s) 12"x9". VG+ with typical wear.

(1980s) 15.75"x11". VG+.

(1956) 15"x8". VG+ with typical wear.

(1990s) 14.75"x8". VG+ with light fold crease in center.

(1970s) 11"x9". VG+.

(1951) 14"x10" each. VG+ with minimal wear.

(1970s) 13.25"x10", 11"x8.5". VG+ with minor wear, one pin hole.

(1970) 12.25"x8.5", 9.75"x11.5". VG+ with typical wear.

(1993) OA outfitted the Papyrus Restaurant which was one of the last "classical" Polynesian styled restaurants with traditional South Seas...

(2000s) 12"x9" closed. VG+ with typical wear.

(2000s) 17"x5.5" closed. VG+ with typical wear.

(2000s) 11"x8.5" closed. VG+ with typical wear.

(2000s) Unused-unfolded menu. 14.5"x10.5". VG+ with typical wear.

(2010s) 11"x8.25". VG+ with typical wear.

(1969) 8"x5". VG+ with typical wear.

(1971) 8"x5". VG+ with typical wear.

(1972) Written and sent by George Nakashima to Oceanic Arts with original mailing envelope. 8.75"x5.75". VG+ with typical wear.

(1968) A gift to OA and signed/inscribed inside by George Nakashima. 8"x5". VG+ with typical wear.

(1980) 8"x5". VG+ with typical wear.

WITHDRAWN LOT

(1785) Next is a series of single lots of decor from Don the Beachcomber - Las Vegas, Nevada. These are hand-tinted watercolor copper plate engravings