Post #303334 by tiki_kiliki on Tue, May 1, 2007 4:00 PM

In Hukilau's continued effort to preserve the past, this years mug is a design in honor of the Mai Kai's early years. At the request of Tiki Kiliki, Paul from Munktiki used the Cannibal Tikis which were so dominant in Mai Kai's marketing from the beginning. The Cannibals were used in magazine ads, on the cover of their dinner and drink menus in 1956 and 1957, on coasters, napkins, matchbooks and swizzles. For several years Donn Beach's cannibal tikis peered proudly atop the Mai Kai sign illuminated by the gas torches each evening. They were removed in the late 60's and are now stored in the Mai Kai's warehouse.

Vintage Mai Kai ads and miniature cocktail menu courtesy of Ron Licudine. Coaster and matchbook from the collection of Tiki Kiliki.

Photo courtesy of Swankpad.org - Original sign with Cannibal Tikis featured above

The 2007 Hukilau mug features a design that Paul (Munktiki) was inspired from which is seen in the photo below. The intricately carved poles are holding up the Mai Kai sign.

Photo courtesy of the Mai Kai archives - Inset detail is design reflected on 2007 mug

Hukilau 2007 Munktiki Mug - Limited Edition of 300
All mugs will be sold in numerical order beginning with #11 - you will be notified via email with the number/numbers you have ordered.
all mugs will ship on or after June 1, 2007
Each mug is priced at $65 + shipping / limit 2 per person

Purchase here from The Hukilau Website!

The mug holds 4 cups and is 5 3/4 tall and 4 1/2 inches wide.

Inset detail of Hukilau 2007 decal on side of mug

Purchase now and avoid the lines at the event. Other Official Hukilau Merchandise to debut in the coming weeks!

Yee-Haw & Aloha,

The World of Tiki Kiliki

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