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Post #729929 by Atomic Tiki Punk on Sun, Oct 19, 2014 10:00 AM

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I think the main criteria that needs to be emphasized
is "Used in a Polynesian Restaurant or Bar" to fall firmly in the Tiki category
otherwise any primitive or south seas influenced ceramics, many predating
the era & aesthetic of Tiki, would just be inaccurately included.

I would also argue that the above Maori themed vessel is a coffee/Tea cup
rather then a Tiki mug.

[ Edited by: Atomic Tiki Punk 2014-10-19 10:03 ]