Post #67252 by bigbrotiki on Thu, Jan 1, 2004 11:57 AM

Here is the official version on who supplied what at that joint, Bob wanted me to set the record straight:

"Oceanic Arts supplied Waikiki Willies at 13535 Mindanao, Marina Del Rey in 1998. At the time all of the Tiki's and Masks and Shields were from OA. The palm frond masks and the large plastic Maoi on the wall were from Bensons and added later.

LeRoy carved the "forked tongue" for stock and Waikiki Willies bought it from OA. This job was owned by several owners of the Moose McGillycuddy's Pub & Cafe in Pasadena.

The tall Hawaiian figure with tall headdress was carved by Ed Crissman and we had rented it out in the past but sold it to WW's when they asked.

We have 2 super size Menu's from Waikiki Willie's that are very well done in full color.

We also supplied a night club/tiki place called Donkin's Inn at the Marina which had lots of wall artifacts. Maybe this is the same place (building-not decor)."

Since O.A. had many different carvers in their heyday, they do not have a definite style per se, but I have been there so many times over the years and know their catalog by heart. I just spent an evening at the Tonga Room up in S.F. and again admired their handywork.