THE OCEANIC ARTS: VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION

(1980s) A signature OA design featuring a realistic human skull resin casting painted with highly detailed markings, bamboo accents and raffia trim. M

(1960s) This was imported by Oceanic Arts through their sources made during The Big Trip. For many years, OA was well known for their Pacific native i

(1960s) An original design by OA based on a museum specimen. Carving details on one side. Spindle chocks present.25"x5"VG+ with typical wear

(1960s) Another OA import directly from the Marquesas Islands via Tahiti. An absolutely gorgeous instrument, it features strong, detailed carvings wit

(1960s) This sizable kava bowl was imported by Oceanic Arts in the early 1960s and was been the warehouse display sample since then. However, it has b

(1960s) This square carving is LeRoy Schmaltz’s answer to the ceramic “Chinese Jade Tile” often used in Polynesian commerci

(1960s) Double Sided.9.75"x14.5"x1.5"VG+ with typical wear

(1960s) These were first manufactured by OA for use in several of Hawaii's Inter-Island Resorts and then became a catalog item until the shells ...

(1960s) OA is well known for their carved room screen panels. This one carved to evoke the design pattern of a pineapple skin pattern. These were firs

(1960s) Carved by LeRoy Schmaltz for a Vince Buono design job at the KAUAI SURF on Kalapaki Beach. The screen panel features the mask logo of the reso

(1960s) This room screen was created by LeRoy Schmaltz under the direction of Vince Buono for the build out of the famous COCO PALMS RESORT in Kauai,

(1960s) Another ingenious creation of LeRoy Schmaltz using the inherent attributes of a hand-held router at different depths to create a delicate lace

(1980s) Another signature LeRoy Schmaltz carving and polychrome paint scheme. A double sided panel meant to be hung from a ceiling or entry transom. B

(1990s) Here is a salvaged 19th Century lintel used on a Victorian estate and repurposed by LeRoy Schmaltz to evoke the establishment of Western plant

(1970s) This LeRoy carved structural beam was part of the OA Magnolia Street location. It features a detailed MaCaw parrot figure with copper accented

(1960s) This heavily detailed Maori panel was created by OA under commission for the HAWAII KAI Restaurant in New York City. The client required a wea

(1960s) A famous OA tiki post used in many Poly-Pop commercial locations across the globe. Again, this pattern was copied by competitors such as Orchi

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

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

(1960s) Here is a set of two half posts, meaning they are one-sided curved posts and flat on the back. As such, these can be wall mounted.43.5"...