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THE OCEANIC ARTS: VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION
THE OCEANIC ARTS: VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION
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Auction Location
2100 Montrose Ave #331
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Montrose
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California
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91020
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United States
Auction Details
Since 1956, one company has been at the epicenter of the mid-century, pop-culture, stylistic phenomenon known as TIKI. If POLYNESIAN GODS, EXOTICA MUSIC, HAWAIIAN HULA GIRLS and TROPICAL COCKTAILS are the lifeblood of the American Tiki movement, OCEANIC ARTS has been its beating heart. With a dream and a handshake, Robert Van Oosting and LeRoy Schmaltz embarked on an extraordinary journey that even they had no idea would go on to influence style around the world and yes, even the finest in American kitsch. From TRADER VICS and DON THE BEACHCOMBER to SEA WORLD and DISNEYLAND, Oceanic Arts has been supplying a tropical backdrop for fantasy and fun. Their hand-made décor has graced the finest restaurants and hotels of the world, as well as the dingiest dives; Glorious theme parks from California to Florida to the cheesiest roadside miniature golf courses. Countless backyard luaus and home tiki bars have been enriched with their wonderful art. No job was too big or too small for this Whittier, California manufacturer. Modestly, they’ve done it all.
Upon the occasion of Bob and LeRoy’s retirement and for the first time in their 65-year history, artifacts which make up the very soul of OCEANIC ARTS are available for purchase.
This includes Warehouse Showroom Samples, Master Pattern Carvings, Rental Department Inventory and rare ephemera from their vast Archives Library. For decades, collectors and general Tiki enthusiasts have been met with the dreaded NOT FOR SALE tags all over the OA Warehouse. Today, those tags have been set aside.
Now, PEEKABOO GALLERY is proud to offer the greatest collection of Mid-Century Commercial Polynesian-Pop artifacts ever to come on the market: THE OCEANIC ARTS VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION!
Here is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history, direct from the original source. POLYNESIAN LAMPS, PAINTINGS, CONCEPT ART, VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS, EPHEMERA, DISNEY THEME PARK RARITIES, TIKI MUGS, HAWAIIAN CLOTHING and rare, one-of-a-kind TIKI CARVINGS are all on offer. This is undoubtedly, the largest intact vintage Tiki collection to ever come to the market and frankly, most probably ever will.
Join us as we bid farewell to Bob and LeRoy and wish them, ALOHA, OA!
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Buyers premium is 23%
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889 -
DON THE BEACHCOMBER MAI TAI & NAVY GROG MIX POINT OF SALE POSTER FRAMED.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s).12"x15".VG with minor wear.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 676.50
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890 -
DON THE BEACHCOMBER OPERATIONS PROMOTIONAL BOOKLET.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A rare promotional booklet featuring holding by the Don The Beachcomber Company which includes images and info in the new Marina Del Rey Don...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 233.70
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891 -
VINTAGE KODAK HULA SHOW PROMOTIONAL DISPLAY POSTER BOARD SIGNAGE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A wonderful image from the grounds of The Kodak Hula Show of the Hawaiian version of a beverage vendor...a well fed one at that! These bright
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 522.75
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892 -
VINTAGE KODAK FILM PROMOTIONAL DISPLAY POSTER FEATURING OCEANIC ARTS CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A rare promotional poster advertising Kodak Film and Hawaii. Here a lovely wahine poses next to one LeRoy's Tahitian-type figural carvin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 492.00
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893 -
#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE B MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Here is the famous pattern used in many commercial Tiki venues, most notably, Trader Vic's. Note: several versions of this lamp have bee...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 707.25
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894 -
"FLEUR DI LIS" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) These lamp bases were custom made for Inter-Island Resorts. OA would often custom create new lamps based on a coordinated graphic theme for in
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 492.00
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895 -
HAWAIIAN KU GOD ALI'I - OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).15"x7".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 1,076.25
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896 -
#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE A.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This back to back Maori tiki lamp has a tall plastic cylinder chimney. These were primarily made for Trader Vic's.13.5"x4".VG+...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 1,045.50
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897 -
"FLYING FISH" TABLE LAMP FOR THE MALOLO KAI RESTAURANT, KAUAI.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This is an example of the custom "graphic coordination" OA would perform for specific decor jobs. This style was then offered in t...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 922.50
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898 -
"THE TAHITIAN" TRI-GOD BUMATAY TIKI LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960) The King-Daddy of Tiki Table Lamps: "The Tahitian" is aptly named in service of the venue it was created for. This gorgeous lamp wa...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for 2,214.00
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899 -
#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE B.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This back to back Maori tiki lamp has a tall plastic cylinder chimney. These were primarily made for Trader Vic's. This is the dark waln...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 984.00
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900 -
"PLANTERS BAR" KAUAI SURF GREEN SUGAR CANE MACHETE LOGO OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This lamp was custom made at OA for "The Planter's Bar" at Inter-Island Resorts KAUAI SURF HOTEL on Kalapaki Beach. The resort...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 660.00
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901 -
#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE A.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).13"x4.5".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 799.50
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902 -
#1405 "NAUTICAL LAMP" OA TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A classic OA nautically themed table lamp consisting of cork floats and jute rope with brass plated fittings.14"x4.5".VG+ with min...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 332.10
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903 -
#1403 "AKU AKU" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) The OA classic. Features the hardwood carved figural base with plated brass hardware, frosted hurricane glass chimney and tapa and brass shade
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 1,400.00
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904 -
#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE F.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s)13.5"x4".VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 1,045.50
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905 -
#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE F.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Same as other #1401 lamps with the addition of a tapa covered brass shade.17"x7".VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 1,107.00
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906 -
TOBY DESIGNS PROTOTYPE SAMPLE CERAMIC LAMP FOR OA.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Rare prototype collaboration between OA and Toby Tobecksen of TOBY DESIGNS. Ceramic mug design with open eyes and mouth. Oxidized glaze. Becau
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 2,337.00
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907 -
#1410 "TIFA DRUM" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP PROTOTYPE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A true treasure of Poly-Pop collecting. This splendidly carved New Guinea Tifa Drum base was a one-off creation of OA. Although it was photogr
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 2,460.00
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908 -
#1412 "TRIPLE MAORI" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) With brass plated shade.14"x7".VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 1,045.50
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909 -
#1406 "CAPSTAN LAMP" OA TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Turned hardwood replica of a ships capstan wrapped with jute rope. Brass fittings and a nice copper plated shade.16"x7".VG+ with m...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 615.00
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910 -
HAWAIIAN KU GOD ALI'I - OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).15"x7".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 1,168.50
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911 -
#1400 "THE MARQUESAN" TRI-FIGURE TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s). This handsome OA design is a substantial lamp and this one features a nice tapa covered shade over a frosted glass hurricane chimney.16&quo...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for 2,214.00
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912 -
#1402 "TRIPLE HAWAIIAN WAR GOD" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s). With tapa covered shade.15"x7".VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 1,045.50
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913 -
#1413 "THE COCONUT" SPECIALTY GOLDEN GLAZE LAMP FOR THE COCO PALMS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This exceptional lamp was custom created for The Coconut Palace lounge at The Coco Palms Resort. It consists of the OA #1413 lamp but dipped i
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 1,100.00
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914 -
#1413 INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL SAMOA (TURTLE DESIGN) GREEN COCONUT CERAMIC LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Similar to the above lot, this lamp ceramic was created by Spurlin for OA. Excellent mottled green glaze with red highlights. Features the gra
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 1,353.00
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915 -
#1401 DOUBLE MAORI TABLE LAMP - STYLE B.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).12.5"x5".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 1,107.00
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916 -
#1401 DOUBLE MAORI TABLE LAMP - STYLE F.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).17.5"x4.5"VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 1,168.50
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917 -
#1402 "TRIPLE HAWAIIAN WAR GOD" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).15"x7".VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 1,045.50
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918 -
OA NAUTICAL WHARF OIL TABLE LAMP PROTOTYPE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A rare sample lamp Oa created for nautical themed restaurants using salvaged wood and metal fittings. These first versions were oil based fuel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 307.50
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919 -
OUTRIGGER PUNCH BOWL WITH STAND (WOOD CARVED EARLY MASTER PATTERN #2).
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Another ingenious design by LeRoy for the OA Luau Rental Department were these Outrigger style punch bowls. These became more refined over the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for 2,040.00
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920 -
OUTRIGGER PUNCH BOWL WITH STAND.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A famous Oceanic Arts fiberglass outrigger punch bowl with stand.32"x61"x34".VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for 2,460.00
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921 -
OUTRIGGER PUNCH BOWL WITH STAND.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s).32"x61"x34".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for 2,767.50
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922 -
OCEANIC ARTS LUAU RENTAL SAMOAN OUTRIGGER CANOE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) All the benefits of an authentic looking outrigger without the weight. This fantastic full fiberglass casting features the outrigger boom and
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 4,305.00
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923 -
OCEANIC ARTS LUAU RENTAL SAMOAN OUTRIGGER CANOE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s).17"x108"x48".VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for 5,400.00
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924 -
(NO LOT 924)
Peekaboo Gallery
(NO LOT 924)
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925 -
A SOUVENIR FOURTEEN LEG SAMOAN KAVA BOWL.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A beautiful and somewhat rare fourteen (14) leg kava bowl inscribed with APIA and SAMOA with a wreath pattern and filled in with quicklime or
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 553.50
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926 -
AN IMPRESSIVE CARVED TAHITIAN THREE-LEGGED DRUM.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A very striking carved drum in palm wood with a skin drumhead wrapped with jute lashing. Drums of this quality are very scarce.13"x8.75...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 1,845.00
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927 -
A TALL CARVED TAHITIAN THREE-LEGGED DRUM.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Another beautiful Tahitian import palm drum with longer legs and sennit tension lashings over hide drumhead.18"x11.75".VG+ with ty...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 1,845.00
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928 -
OA NEW CALEDONIAN FACE SHIELD WALL PANEL.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A very tall taboo wall shield of New Caledonia.90"x12".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for 1,230.00
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929 -
#202 "BORA BORA TIKI" CANNIBAL MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Famous OA carving...one of the cannibal trio. These were offered as singular figures as well as stacked poles.12"x4".VG+ with typi...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 1,320.00
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930 -
#159 "HAWAIIAN FEMALE POST" OA MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A stacked Tiki pole used for stanchion railings and decorative posts.48"x4.5".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for 2,460.00
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931 -
#146 "TIKI" ED CRISSMAN FIGURAL OA POLE TIKI CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A signature Ed Crissman tiki from the 1960s. This has been in the OA Luau Rental Dept for decades. Mounted in circular base for stability.59.5
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 2,214.00
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932 -
#144 "PROMOTIONAL TIKIS" ED CRISSMAN FIGURAL OA POLE CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A one-off Ed Crissman figural tiki. These one-offs were misc designs that fell under the #144 catalog number. Another from the OA rental Dept.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 1,107.00
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933 -
#144 "PROMOTIONAL TIKIS" ED CRISSMAN FIGURAL OA POLE CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).39.5"x10".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 1,168.50
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934 -
OA KU HAWAIIAN WAR GOD TIKI POST - DON THE BEACHCOMBER-LAS VEGAS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A series of seven figural posts were commissioned by Don the Beachcomber for their Las Vegas venue at the Sahara Casino. LeRoy Schmaltz and Ed
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for 4,500.00
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935 -
OA CANNIBAL & VICTIM TIKI POST - DON THE BEACHCOMBER-LAS VEGAS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).FIGURE: 22"x10"x12", POLE: 83".VG+ with typical wear. Left ear point clipped.
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for 3,500.00
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936 -
ARMET & DAVIS - GEORGE NAKASHIMA TIKI RAILING POST FOR STEVE CRANE'S "THE LUAU".
Peekaboo Gallery
(1950s) This famous four sided-two faced "janus" pole (as described by Sven Kirsten) was initially a George Nakashima design for Steve Cra...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 3,997.50
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937 -
#153 "TAHITIAN TIKI POST" OA EARLY VERSION MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1950s) Here is a treasure. This #153 style post has been a mainstay of the OA catalog since the beginning. Trader Vic's to Kona Kai to Kon Tiki...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 4,800.00
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938 -
OA MARQUESAN POLE - OA AUTHENTIC FIGURAL TAHITIAN TIKI.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) These figures were carved across Tahiti by native craftsmen for use in restaurants and other commercial locations. These in particular were sa
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 3,382.50
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