Vintage 1950s Moai/Tiki MOSAIC

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J junglepam Member Los Angeles Joined: Jul 01, 2002 Posts: 17	J junglepam Posted posted on Tue, Jul 2, 2002 11:59 PM I am also selling a vintage 1950s or 1960s mosaic of a Moai (a moai-saic?) This was hanging in my old house and Shag was eyeing it saying if we ever wanted to sell it.... http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2118888361 Pamita Neptuna
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Wed, Jul 3, 2002 11:31 AM That is so bitchen! It could be related to my Moai mosaic on page 174 of the Book of Tiki. Although I know five lucky owners of that same (with varieties) piece, YOURS I have never seen before. I feel for you and your financial situation that forces you to put this on the auctioning block. Why is Josh not buying it? Then again, maybe you get a better price on e-bay, although lately it has been reflecting the economy's tight money. I am very curious to watch this climb up there, which it certainly will. I wish you hundreds and hundreds of dollars (or thousands?, the WITCO world that was for sale in a Palm Spings store for over a year for $1200.- was bought on that Tiki weekend, even BEFORE my slide show...maybe the guy from MOCA got it). Even though money is tight for most, there is always the individual for whom money is no object. I wish you one of those. Start bidding, everybody!
M midnite Member 37? 47' N, 122? 26' W Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 1230	M midnite Posted posted on Wed, Jul 3, 2002 12:21 PM On 2002-07-03 11:31, bigbrotiki wrote: That is so bitchen! It could be related to my Moai mosaic on page 174 of the Book of Tiki. Big bro, yep, that is what I saw too. Just like that long mosaic at the beginning of the chapter. Already cmmented to Pam what a great piece it is, and how far away from my spending abilities it will eventualy go! Mugs come and go, except my current crop of must-haves! on ebay, heee hee, but this is a real find. I put this up with a wood Tiki "supposedly" from the Luau/Hanalei that was sold a few months back. I want this mosaic, but I ain't a getting it! midnite
Z ZuluMagoo Tiki Socialite Denver, CO Joined: Jun 26, 2002 Posts: 492	Z ZuluMagoo Posted posted on Wed, Jul 3, 2002 4:15 PM The current bid is now $20.50 with 9+ days to go. Any guesses how high it will go when it ends? My estimate is $125-150. Too high or too low?
I inkylouise Grand Member (1 year) las vegas Joined: May 18, 2002 Posts: 524	I inkylouise Posted posted on Wed, Jul 3, 2002 4:43 PM is anybody we know bidding on it? I am thinking about it...it is SOOOOO great! inky
J junglepam Member Los Angeles Joined: Jul 01, 2002 Posts: 17	J junglepam Posted posted on Wed, Jul 3, 2002 7:10 PM I just emailed Shag about it, but haven't heard back yet. Pamita Neptuna aka junglepam
M Mattio Member Las Vegas, Nevada Joined: Jun 30, 2002 Posts: 52	M Mattio Posted posted on Wed, Jul 3, 2002 9:32 PM I want it
I inkylouise Grand Member (1 year) las vegas Joined: May 18, 2002 Posts: 524	I inkylouise Posted posted on Wed, Jul 3, 2002 10:27 PM Well, i want it too....So there!
M midnite Member 37? 47' N, 122? 26' W Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 1230	M midnite Posted posted on Thu, Jul 4, 2002 11:53 AM I double dog dare want it, and I am breaking Piggie as I type. This puppy is mine, I pity the fool that tries to outbid me. No one shall defeat Cpt. Midnite on this auction, must have must have must have. Just trying a little trash talking psych-out job here. Did it work? Nahh, didn't think so. Shucks, Drat, Barnacles! I see it going for 250-300 bones. midnite
J junglepam Member Los Angeles Joined: Jul 01, 2002 Posts: 17	J junglepam Posted posted on Thu, Jul 4, 2002 12:40 PM Where are all those rich tikiheads out there? The thing's only up to $40.. oh, wait... you're all too dang smart to bid now! It'll be fun to see the last five minutes of this auction! Thanks everyone for being so swell - I'm a little sad to see this guy go, but he'll be much happier hanging on the wall of someone who will really LOVE him than in our closet. Now the question is.... WHO LOVES HIM THE MOST???? Pamita Neptuna aka Junglepam P.S. The reason Josh saw this lovely item so many times and lusted after it so hot and heavy was because my husband, Jeff, was in the Tiki Tones and Huntington Cads with him and Josh would come over and see it at our old San Pedro abode. :)
TW Trader Woody Member Tiki Manor, Forest of Bowland,UK Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2301	TW Trader Woody Posted posted on Thu, Jul 4, 2002 12:51 PM Three cheers for the Tiki Tones! 'The Enchanted Tiki Tones' 7" is a particularly inspired piece of vinyl!! Trader Woody
Z ZuluMagoo Tiki Socialite Denver, CO Joined: Jun 26, 2002 Posts: 492	Z ZuluMagoo Posted posted on Tue, Jul 9, 2002 6:04 PM 3 days 1 hour to and it is up to $184.00. Way to go Pam. Glad to see your getting a good price for this classic piece of artwork.
M midnite Member 37? 47' N, 122? 26' W Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 1230	M midnite Posted posted on Fri, Jul 12, 2002 10:58 AM Holy crap, Batman! Several hours to go and it is $500. This baby is hot, Hot, HOT. So much for my $250-300 prediction. Way to go, it is a nice piece. Will it go higher? Aye, it will go HIGH! midnite
S SugarCaddyDaddy Member Huntington Beach, California Joined: Jun 03, 2002 Posts: 1500	S SugarCaddyDaddy Posted posted on Fri, Jul 12, 2002 11:22 AM Hey JunglePam! Are you staying home to see what the final bid goes to? It ends at 6:38 pm. so it would be just about the time the "crawlers" will be having their first cocktail of the evening. $510 already! Woohoo! FreakyTikiCheers to you! SugarCaddyDaddy
M martiki Official Mixologist http://www.smugglerscovesf.com Joined: Mar 29, 2002 Posts: 3059	M martiki Posted posted on Fri, Jul 12, 2002 1:17 PM Randy- I am infinitely jealous of your levels of disposable income. First the Lanai tiki, now this. You are the king. Watch out for that last minute Shag-Attack- he (may) have more money to burn than all of us combined. -Martin
J junglepam Member Los Angeles Joined: Jul 01, 2002 Posts: 17	J junglepam Posted posted on Fri, Jul 12, 2002 3:32 PM :o :) :o :) :o :) over $500 and still time to go! EVEN I CAN'T COMPREHEND THIS ONE!!! Un-bee-LEEV-able! It IS a great piece - and as Sven said, he's never seen it before! But, MAN! I am one happy gal! Thanks all for the support and bidding on the items! I've got about 20-30 more mugs to put up still.... Had two TIKI CENTRALITES win mugs already! And that makes me super-happy because I know these goodies are going to good homes! Pam aka junglepam [ Edited by: junglepam on 2002-07-12 15:33 ] [ Edited by: junglepam on 2002-07-12 15:34 ]
T TikiHula Member SacTown Joined: Apr 09, 2002 Posts: 757	T TikiHula Posted posted on Sat, Jul 13, 2002 10:46 AM Congrats JunglePam!! Hey, is that Randy that won the auction? If so...you da man!!!
A aquarj Tiki Socialite SF bay area, CA Joined: Apr 02, 2002 Posts: 1125	A aquarj Posted posted on Mon, Jul 15, 2002 7:49 PM Wowee! Hope to have another partee at the pad in Belmont this summer - hopefully some tiki folks can come too and enjoy Pamita's moai-saic and the Lanai tiki too. Just ONE favor to ask. If anybody finds the same mosaic in an uncle's attic, or at a swapmeet for $4, then for god's sake, DON'T TELL ME!! About disposable income... I have a friend who's not super-rich or anything, who recently bought a used BMW for $30K or so, in addition to the car his company provides. Two cars for one guy, and he thinks I'm crazy for spending on tiki and lowbrow stuff! Personally, I think I get a lot more bang for my self-indulgent buck (and much less $$ too), but somehow by most standards he's the normal one!
M mrsmiley Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 3197	M mrsmiley Posted posted on Tue, Jul 16, 2002 6:10 PM If Randy (aquarj) has "disposable income"-far out!! He's an incredibly nice guy and deserves it. One thing I noticed about him is he is a picky shopper. I buy a lot of junk, he buys only a few incredible pieces! I could afford a lot nicer things if I could kick the junk habit!!!
T thejab Grand Member (1 year) Tradewinds Apartments, Alameda, CA Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2992	T thejab Posted posted on Tue, Jul 16, 2002 6:46 PM mrsmiley wrote: "far out!!" Wow, he talks like a smiley face would even! "if I could kick the junk habit!!!" God, I didn't know you were on junk! You really should quit - it's real bad for you! Seriously, I hope I can make it to your next party Randy (hint, hint) to see all your new stuff!
TW Trader Woody Member Tiki Manor, Forest of Bowland,UK Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2301	TW Trader Woody Posted posted on Thu, Jul 18, 2002 10:28 AM Now that the dust has been cleared from what has been a highly entertaining auction, it might be worth pointing out that creating Tiki mosaics could be a pretty good career option for someone who is suitably artistic. Not to say each one should be sold for $500+, but there are a lot of people here who would like a nice Tiki mosaic on their wall. Hell, it's a step up from another art print! Trader Woody
M midnite Member 37? 47' N, 122? 26' W Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 1230	M midnite Posted posted on Thu, Jul 18, 2002 12:11 PM someone who is suitably artistic. Hell, it's a step up from another art print! Trader Woody I do see how the Tiki carvers' work is doing pretty well on ebay. Does seem to be real demand for their offerings. The mosaic was nice, but given the talent it takes to produce such a piece, I don't expect to see new version being made. Plus, there are too many struggling artists copying Shag works to bother with mosaic!
K KokomoTikiBar&Grill Member KOKOMO, MISSISSIPPI Joined: May 20, 2002 Posts: 429	K KokomoTikiBar&Grill Posted posted on Thu, Jul 18, 2002 1:56 PM I am thinking of doing some kind of Mosaic after seeing this one. I have plenty of acess to broken ceramic pieces. Might have to give it a try. Will post a picture if I find time to do this.
T tiki.head Member Medford, NJ Joined: Jun 07, 2002 Posts: 92	T tiki.head Posted posted on Sun, Jul 21, 2002 2:00 PM Jungle Pam, I have bid on a few of your items, I hate to see you parting with so many treasures, but maybe we can keep them in the family.
T TikiHula Member SacTown Joined: Apr 09, 2002 Posts: 757	T TikiHula Posted posted on Sun, Jul 21, 2002 3:50 PM I have a vintage mosaic similar to the one in the Book of Tiki (maybe done by the same artist). I've started a Tiki Gallery with pics of mugs, artwork, and anything else tiki. I'll be adding tons of stuff this week. Hit my website and browse photos and you can even upload your photos and add comments/info on anything. Let's build a gallery of everything that's out there!
J junglepam Member Los Angeles Joined: Jul 01, 2002 Posts: 17	J junglepam Posted posted on Tue, Jul 23, 2002 5:24 PM Hey - I actually know a little about mosaics, believe it or not. If someone is seriously interested in making some, I could give some tips. I would even do it myself, except that with a two year old and a four year old in the house.. you can guess how thousands of little pieces of glass tiles would go over Incidentally (insert cheap spam here) - if you want to see my number one son, check out my cool old outdoor tiki for sale on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2124329115 There's a picture of him next to it! One look at his devilish face, and you know why I say, "Mosaic-making is for childless people!" Pam
K KokomoTikiBar&Grill Member KOKOMO, MISSISSIPPI Joined: May 20, 2002 Posts: 429	K KokomoTikiBar&Grill Posted posted on Wed, Jul 24, 2002 8:45 AM Hey Pam, Thanks for the Bali Hai Mug! Sorry you had to get rid of it, I will take good care of it. Cute kid. I have a four year old and a 3 month old. They will run you to death. Hope you are getting your money back and more on your items. Thanks from KoKomo, Mississippi! Pine Trees and Palm Trees Baby!!!!

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