Post #429511 by tiki1963 on Mon, Jan 19, 2009 12:09 PM

wow moki!

that sir, is quite the score! decor outriggers are extremely rare. i have a few myself and know they are hard to come by. from the look of the rigging and decorative paddle, this is most certainly a commercial restaurant piece, probably done by oceanic arts. does it measure around 14 feet in length?

OA stopped producing these sometime in the late 70s early 80s and then apparently switched to fiberglass castings. even those castings are no longer sold. i know OA has a couple of the original wood outriggers high up in their rafters at the warehouse but they will not sell them.

a huge outrigger was a given at most of the larger tiki temples across the nation during the heyday. usually, the main dining area would have the recessed ceiling effect to house a hanging outrigger. to this day, Damon's in Glendale still has a main room outrigger.

consider yourself very lucky indeed! btw, these were generally made for indoor display so protect that neat 70s paint job!!