THE OCEANIC ARTS: VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION

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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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OA ABELAM TIKI POST - DON THE BEACHCOMBER-LAS VEGAS401 - OA ABELAM 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (5,500.00 + 1,100.00BP) = 6,600.00
 
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STEVE CRANE "THE LUAU" BEVERLY HILLS MAORI TIKI WALL FIGURE by SEA & JUNGLE402 - STEVE CRANE "THE LUAU" BEVERLY HILLS MAORI TIKI WALL FIGURE by SEA & JUNGLE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) An historic tiki by Sea & Jungle carving for Steve Crane's The LUAU in Beverly Hills. It is possible this was first made by Sea &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold for (8,250.00 + 1,650.00BP) = 9,900.00
 
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STEVE CRANE "THE LUAU" BEVERLY HILLS MAORI TIKI WALL PANEL by GEORGE NAKASHIMA403 - STEVE CRANE "THE LUAU" BEVERLY HILLS MAORI TIKI WALL PANEL by GEORGE NAKASHIMA
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A spectacular George Nakashima Maori storyboard wall panel design for Steve Crane's The LUAU in Beverly Hills, CA. This panel hung at th...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold for (5,500.00 + 1,265.00BP) = 6,765.00
 
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STEVE CRANE "THE LUAU" BEVERLY HILLS MAIN ENTRANCE TIKI404 - STEVE CRANE "THE LUAU" BEVERLY HILLS MAIN ENTRANCE TIKI
Peekaboo Gallery
(1953) A most historic tiki, two of which flanked the entrance to Steve Crane's The LUAU in Beverly Hills, CA. This figure dates back to the ven...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (6,250.00 + 1,437.50BP) = 7,687.50
 
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A COLLECTION OF FOURTEEN (14) MISC VINTAGE TIKI MUGS405 - A COLLECTION OF FOURTEEN (14) MISC VINTAGE TIKI MUGS
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s-1990s) A collection of 14 mixed tiki mugs from various manufacturers and venues. Daga, Orchids of Hawaii and Otagiri are among them.mixed sizes
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (800.00 + 184.00BP) = 984.00
 
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A COLLECTION OF NINE (9) TIKI MUGS FROM TRADER VICS406 - A COLLECTION OF NINE (9) TIKI MUGS FROM TRADER VICS
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s-2000s) A collection of 9 mixed tiki mugs from Trader Vic's.mixed sizesVG+ with minor wear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (1,600.00 + 368.00BP) = 1,968.00
 
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ISLANDER TIKI MUG (LOS ANGELES)407 - ISLANDER TIKI MUG (LOS ANGELES)
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) The Islander Mug from Paul-Marshall Products.7.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00 + 32.20BP) = 172.20
 
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LUAU HUT GREEN KU TIKI MUG408 - LUAU HUT GREEN KU TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) OMC6.5"VG+
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (175.00 + 40.25BP) = 215.25
 
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TRADER DICK'S - SPARKS NEVADA BROWN MOAI TIKI MUG409 - TRADER DICK'S - SPARKS NEVADA BROWN MOAI TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s)7.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (125.00 + 28.75BP) = 153.75
 
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BROWN BEAUCE STYLE MOAI TIKI MUG410 - BROWN BEAUCE STYLE MOAI TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Unmarked. Beauce Pottery?7"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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AKU AKU LAS VEGAS MOAI HEAD TIKI MUG with LID411 - AKU AKU LAS VEGAS MOAI HEAD TIKI MUG with LID
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) OMC. 6.25 VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (205.00 + 47.15BP) = 252.15
 
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HAWAIIAN WAR GOD TIKI MUG412 - HAWAIIAN WAR GOD TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) FRED ROBERTS IMPORTS7"VG chip on the inner rim and another under the base rim. some flaking of the cold painted surface color
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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DAMON'S GLENDALE BEER STEIN413 - DAMON'S GLENDALE BEER STEIN
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) WAECHTERSBACH WEST GERMANY5"VG+ EDGE ON RIM
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
 
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OCEANIC ARTS 50th MUG - GREEN GLAZE414 - OCEANIC ARTS 50th MUG - GREEN GLAZE
Peekaboo Gallery
(2006) TIKI FARM's long sold out edition of the Oceanic Arts 50th mug in GREEN GLAZE. 7.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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OCEANIC ARTS 50th TIKI MUG WITH BROCHURE AND SIGNATURES415 - OCEANIC ARTS 50th TIKI MUG WITH BROCHURE AND SIGNATURES
Peekaboo Gallery
(2006) TIKI FARM's long sold out edition of the Oceanic Arts 50th mug in Brown, white and gold glaze. 7.5" VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (600.00 + 138.00BP) = 738.00
 
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OA MARQUESAN TIKI MUG - BROWN PROTOTYPE416 - OA MARQUESAN TIKI MUG - BROWN PROTOTYPE
Peekaboo Gallery
(2012) TIKI DIABLO - This is an early production prototype mug with a brown wipe glaze.9"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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OA MARQUESAN TIKI MUG - WHITE PROTOTYPE417 - OA MARQUESAN TIKI MUG - WHITE PROTOTYPE
Peekaboo Gallery
(2012) TIKI DIABLO - This is an early production prototype mug with a white/black wipe glaze.9"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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SHIPWRECKED TIKI SOCIAL & BAZAAR BOTTLE TIKI MUG418 - SHIPWRECKED TIKI SOCIAL & BAZAAR BOTTLE TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2019) TIKI DIABLO - One of only 25 in the green colorway.4.5"x7.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (450.00 + 103.50BP) = 553.50
 
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CHIKI TIKI MUG - YELLOW GLAZE419 - CHIKI TIKI MUG - YELLOW GLAZE
Peekaboo Gallery
(2002) CHIKITIKI aka TIKI DIABLO - #3 of 2006.75"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (180.00 + 41.40BP) = 221.40
 
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HIGH ROLLER TIKI LOUNGE MUG - SOLVANG, CA420 - HIGH ROLLER TIKI LOUNGE MUG - SOLVANG, CA
Peekaboo Gallery
(2016) TIKI FARM6.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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MAKA MOA TAN GLAZE TIKI MUG421 - MAKA MOA TAN GLAZE TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2002) CHIKITIKI aka TIKI DIABLO - #6 of 2006.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (180.00 + 41.40BP) = 221.40
 
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TIKI TI RAY'S MISTAKE TIKI MUG422 - TIKI TI RAY'S MISTAKE TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2017) TIKI FARM Designed by THOR6.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (215.00 + 49.45BP) = 264.45
 
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TIKI BEAT BAR - NEWPORT HOTEL AUSTRALIA423 - TIKI BEAT BAR - NEWPORT HOTEL AUSTRALIA
Peekaboo Gallery
(2011) TIKI FARM - Comes with two swizzle sticks from the venue8"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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TANDUAY RUM MILAN GUANKO DESERT OASIS ROOM MUG424 - TANDUAY RUM MILAN GUANKO DESERT OASIS ROOM MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2017) TIKI DIABLO - #72 comes with tag8.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (125.00 + 28.75BP) = 153.75
 
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TANK "DRUM OF OUR FOREFATHERS" TIKI MUG425 - TANK "DRUM OF OUR FOREFATHERS" TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2012) TIKI FARM7.25"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (165.00 + 37.95BP) = 202.95
 
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SHAMEFUL TIKI MUG426 - SHAMEFUL TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2015) MUNKTIKI IMPORTS Designed by Rod Moore8.75"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (165.00 + 37.95BP) = 202.95
 
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ITEM WITHDRAWN427 - ITEM WITHDRAWN
Peekaboo Gallery
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SMUGGLERS COVE BARREL TIKI MUG428 - SMUGGLERS COVE BARREL TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2009) MUNKTIKI4.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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BAMBOO BEN TIKI MUG429 - BAMBOO BEN TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2007) TIKI FARM - Designed by SQUID. Comes with numbered edition card #296 of 5008"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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"PAGAN IDOL" TIKI MUG430 - "PAGAN IDOL" TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2016) TIKI FARM - 1st Edition Designed by Ivan Mora8.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (165.00 + 37.95BP) = 202.95
 
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ROYAL HAWAIIAN TIKI MUG431 - ROYAL HAWAIIAN TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2015) TIKI FARM5.75"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (135.00 + 31.05BP) = 166.05
 
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"PUDCANO" CHARLES PHOENIX TIKI MUG432 - "PUDCANO" CHARLES PHOENIX TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2017) TIKI FARM - Signed by Phoenix to Bob Van Oosting6"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (550.00 + 126.50BP) = 676.50
 
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KON TIKI - TUCSON, ARIZONA MILAN GUANKO TIKI MUG433 - KON TIKI - TUCSON, ARIZONA MILAN GUANKO TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2005) TIKI FARM - Designed by SQUID6.75"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (190.00 + 43.70BP) = 233.70
 
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SHELTER ISLAND'S BALI HAI WOO HOO WEDDING TIKI MUG434 - SHELTER ISLAND'S BALI HAI WOO HOO WEDDING TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2009) TIKI FARM - Designed by Holden - "KAREN & CHRIS" OCTOBER 3 2009 - Edition of 2507.25"VG+
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (145.00 + 33.35BP) = 178.35
 
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LONO SIGNATURE - HOLLYWOOD ACADEMY OSCAR STATUE TIKI MUG435 - LONO SIGNATURE - HOLLYWOOD ACADEMY OSCAR STATUE TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2018) TIKI FARM - Designed by THOR8.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (195.00 + 44.85BP) = 239.85
 
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KON TIKI TUCSON MILAN GUANKO TAN TIKI BOWL436 - KON TIKI TUCSON MILAN GUANKO TAN TIKI BOWL
Peekaboo Gallery
(2000s) TIKI FARM- Designed by SQUID6" wideVG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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DEADHEAD RUM SHRUNKEN HEAD TIKI MUG437 - DEADHEAD RUM SHRUNKEN HEAD TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2014) TIKI FARM - designed by SQUID 1st Edition7"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
 
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GECKO TANGAROA TIKI MUG438 - GECKO TANGAROA TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2005) GECKO - Signed to Bob and LeRoy8.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (425.00 + 97.75BP) = 522.75
 
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TIKI OASIS 13 TIKI MUG - BROWN EDITION439 - TIKI OASIS 13 TIKI MUG - BROWN EDITION
Peekaboo Gallery
(2013) BOSKO -Designed by Bosko & Derek Yaniger #118 of 3008"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (125.00 + 28.75BP) = 153.75
 
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DOUBLE FACED TIKI BOWL440 - DOUBLE FACED TIKI BOWL
Peekaboo Gallery
(1963) DUNCAN MOLD4"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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THE BAHOOKA NAUTICAL TIKI MUG - THE SVEN KIRSTEN KOLLECTION441 - THE BAHOOKA NAUTICAL TIKI MUG - THE SVEN KIRSTEN KOLLECTION
Peekaboo Gallery
(2010) TIKI FARM - Designed by Sven Kirsten6.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (550.00 + 126.50BP) = 676.50
 
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FRANKIE'S TIKI ROOM LAS VEGAS 4th ANNIVERSARY TIKI MUG - "TIGER'S EYE" COLORWAY442 - FRANKIE'S TIKI ROOM LAS VEGAS 4th ANNIVERSARY TIKI MUG - "TIGER'S EYE" COLORWAY
Peekaboo Gallery
(2012) TABOO ISLAND - Designed by LeRoy Schmaltz #14 of 1009.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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FRANKIE'S TIKI ROOM LAS VEGAS 4th ANNIVERSARY TIKI MUG - "DEEP SIENNA" COLORWAY443 - FRANKIE'S TIKI ROOM LAS VEGAS 4th ANNIVERSARY TIKI MUG - "DEEP SIENNA" COLORWAY
Peekaboo Gallery
(2012) TABOO ISLAND - Designed by LeRoy Schmaltz #9 of 1009.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (325.00 + 74.75BP) = 399.75
 
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FRANKIE'S TIKI ROOM LAS VEGAS 4th ANNIVERSARY TIKI MUG - "BLUE SURF" COLORWAY444 - FRANKIE'S TIKI ROOM LAS VEGAS 4th ANNIVERSARY TIKI MUG - "BLUE SURF" COLORWAY
Peekaboo Gallery
(2012) TABOO ISLAND - Designed by LeRoy Schmaltz #9 of 1009.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
 
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ADRIFT BAR DENVER COCONUT TIKI MUG - BLUE LOGO445 - ADRIFT BAR DENVER COCONUT TIKI MUG - BLUE LOGO
Peekaboo Gallery
(2014) POP TIKI4"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
 
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WAHA NUI - COCONUT BROWN TIKI MUG446 - WAHA NUI - COCONUT BROWN TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2000s) TIKI DIABLO - #45 of 200 with signed tag6.75"VG+
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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"FEZMO" MONKEY HEAD TIKI MUG447 - "FEZMO" MONKEY HEAD TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2007) GOTIKI - #1 of 505.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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INTERNATIONAL TIKI MARKETPLACE TIKI MUG448 - INTERNATIONAL TIKI MARKETPLACE TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2014) TIKI GUY STUDIO - Designed by Alex Pettitt - #48 of 506.75"VG+
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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TIKI MAGAZINE TIKI MUG449 - TIKI MAGAZINE TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2006) TIKI FARM - Designed by Derek Yaniger - #296 of 300 with signed edition card9.25"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (225.00 + 51.75BP) = 276.75
 
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ROYAL HAWAIIAN LAGUNA BEACH MUG450 - ROYAL HAWAIIAN LAGUNA BEACH MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2008) TIKI FARM5.75"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (225.00 + 51.75BP) = 276.75
 
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