Post #313185 by Lucy Diamond on Sat, Jun 16, 2007 9:55 AM

Aloha,

The last couple of weeks have been very productive in our search for tiki artifacts in the Midwest. My wife and I have junked together, alone and with other family. No matter where we go, it seems we find somthing. These finds represent the last month or so of junk'n.

Here are a few items I found on a trip to my hometown. Orchids of Hawaii faceless hula girl mug, Trader Vics coconut, Siestaware wooden handle mug, small Hawaii glass, small tiki cup and a cup marked "kava cup" Hawaii.

Now here is a unique box I also found at a antique mall in my hometown.

On the inside of the lid is a plate that reads "Corp. L.K.Reitz U.S. Marine Corps Club 1945 Auckland N.Z."

Now when I read this name to my parents, they knew this man. They said he had been a neighbor and they had even bought part of the property that I grew up on from him.

Here are some items my wife found on a recent trip. These items include: Treasure Craft Hawaii plate, two mugs, assorted salt & pepper shakers including a pair from Kon Tiki Ports. I think the best find was the Coco Joes Hula girl ash tray.

This group of items includes the first decanter I've found in the wild and the first tiki oil lamp we've found in the wild.

Here are some items including my first Treasure Craft tiki and our first westwood salt & pepper shakers.

This is a great tiki I believe he's made from lava

And finally, here is another decanter I found recently. I know it's missing the pineapple crest, but I thought it was cool.

Good luck and happy hunting........

Mr. LDT