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D dewey-surf Tiki Socialite Clearwater, FL Joined: May 27, 2009 Posts: 175	D dewey-surf Posted posted on Sat, Jul 21, 2012 11:02 AM Been awhile for me. Dog days of summer + a new job, has re-routed my thrift store shopping. This is my haul for July Orchids of Hawaii bowl Unmarked cocount mug, looks new 4 PMP Peanut mugs Cheers! [ Edited by: dewey-surf 2012-07-21 11:03 ]
TQV The Quiet Village Member Fort Worth, Texas Joined: Mar 17, 2012 Posts: 14	TQV The Quiet Village Posted posted on Sat, Jul 21, 2012 1:58 PM It was only 107 degrees, so glad I had some find to go along with my hunting : ) Tiki Leilani, sheraton kauai menehune magic, harvey's lake tahoe: Some unmarked tourist stuff, a trader vics swizzle, and an unmarked maori swizzle: Pineapple and menehune, I believe this goes on top of a serving tray: Flowers of Hawaii Hapawood Bowl: Lovely Bill Erwin Velvet Wahine:
N naugatiki Tiki Socialite Port Angeles, Wa Joined: Jan 02, 2004 Posts: 882	N naugatiki Posted posted on Sat, Jul 21, 2012 4:48 PM Fun stuff at a neighborhood sale, tiki toiletries from Amway, and a set of 4 Westwood Polynesian Jiggers in the original package.
AT Alii Tiki Tiki Socialite Kona, Hawaii & Palm Springs, California Joined: Apr 24, 2008 Posts: 156	AT Alii Tiki Posted posted on Sat, Jul 21, 2012 6:26 PM A few of my goodies (not recent finds but haven't put them up here so ...) I'm always intrigued by the Maori carvings and hope to have more soon to share here.
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9219	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Sun, Jul 22, 2012 7:23 AM Great stuff on this page. I love the fingers on the last photo Alii and the still in the wood block carving. Yesterday we went garage sailing and had some luck. We found this Coco Joes for a dime and a really good like helmet for 25 cents. The feathers number in the hundreds. We didn't own one so we were happy. I wish I had brought a camera. The next home invited us in when we mentioned tikis. They had just built a big tiki hut in the back yard and had concrete tikis surrounding their pool. I invited them to join Tiki Central and I hope they do. A real surprise was their Egyptian dining room. VampiressRn and we both have Egyptian rooms along with our tiki rooms. I guess there's something that makes them fit and maybe its fine art! Wendy
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Sun, Jul 22, 2012 7:32 AM On 2012-07-22 07:23, danlovestikis wrote: Great stuff on this page. I love the fingers on the last photo...... Those are bird claws. Not that many American Tiki carvers use the Manaia motifs, I noticed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manaia_(mythological_creature) [ Edited by: bigbrotiki 2012-07-22 07:37 ]
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10325	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Jul 22, 2012 2:20 PM todays finds $1.50 total Lil wife just got back from Portland and she found these two items for $1.50 total as well (she won)
VD Voodoo Devil Member Ridgefield, CT Joined: Jun 28, 2011 Posts: 9	VD Voodoo Devil Posted posted on Sun, Jul 22, 2012 6:23 PM Picked up a pair of these glasses at the local flea market for $1. Can't seem to find any info about the place tho.. Any New Englanders know anything about "Mahalo" in Southington CT?
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Mon, Jul 23, 2012 4:07 PM New stuff: A trio of Guam tikis: A cool Maori Wahaika: Three more Maori pieces, including a jade letter opener: Moai, Soloman Islands canoe prow, tahitian tiki Hawaii restaurant guide, CocoJoes pamphlet, and a Bishop Museum postcard pack: Treasure craft mug: I worked at the Comicon a couple weekends ago and found this Tiki comic in the Indie artist area: It's about a possessed tiki bar owner and the strong drinks he makes... Buzzy Out!
S SandraDee Member Joined: Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 929	S SandraDee Posted posted on Mon, Jul 23, 2012 8:29 PM On 2012-07-21 16:48, naugatiki wrote: I really love these two items Naugatiki. Great unusual finds. Did you all notice this thread has almost TWO MILLION views?? Awesome! Buzzy can't wait to see you at Oasis my friend!
T Tattoo Tiki Socialite Los Angeles Joined: Sep 24, 2005 Posts: 321	T Tattoo Posted posted on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 12:51 PM An odd find for LA... I think. From the Mauna Loa in Mexico I presume although not sure... Did anyone else use this mug? [ Edited by: Tattoo 2012-07-24 12:54 ]
BB Bongo Bungalow Member Indiana Joined: Aug 20, 2007 Posts: 1295	BB Bongo Bungalow Posted posted on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 5:42 PM Nuts! I haven't found anything to buy in so long I'm not sure if I can still call myself a collector. Very happy for everyone else though. And that ain't gonna last as the bitterness set in. :wink:
AT Alii Tiki Tiki Socialite Kona, Hawaii & Palm Springs, California Joined: Apr 24, 2008 Posts: 156	AT Alii Tiki Posted posted on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 5:09 PM Got these Tahitian pieces from KonaCat a couple of years back, if you've not been to his place here in Kona I highly recommend you look him up when you come to town. Within 3 paces inside his door I was giggling and breathless in disbelief of the size of his collection. And here's a couple more of my Maori collection, I've steered away from filling my shelves with typical or touristy type pieces and look for more detailed and uniquely crafted artwork.
BB Bongo Bungalow Member Indiana Joined: Aug 20, 2007 Posts: 1295	BB Bongo Bungalow Posted posted on Fri, Jul 27, 2012 5:17 AM Very nice Alii! I've finally found a few items locally. First, a Daga Volcano/Palm Tree mug: And then this Steve Crane ashtray, both sides shown:
TB Trad'r Bill Tiki Socialite Hercules, CA Joined: Oct 14, 2008 Posts: 498	TB Trad'r Bill Posted posted on Fri, Jul 27, 2012 7:21 AM Nice finds Alii TIki and Bongo Here are some recent finds I came across - not exactly Tiki but Nautical marches in lockstep. 50" Sawfish rostrum - never seen one this long! (witco outrigger was a previous find) Teak ship's grating purportedly from a Seattle to SF lumber ship: Thanks for lookin' -Trad'r Bill [ Edited by: trad'r bill 2012-07-27 09:15 ]
N'' nui 'umi 'umi Tiki Socialite La Mirada Atoll Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 2718	N'' nui 'umi 'umi Posted posted on Fri, Jul 27, 2012 8:43 PM I've seen pix of huts on Yap that sorta look like this carving. I also have a "storyboard" from Yap that has some markings that are identical to those on the carving. Look at the close-up. It appears that it's a house of porn. Please chime in with your ideas. Cheers
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Fri, Jul 27, 2012 11:17 PM "Porn" is a relative concept in other cultures that had a less Puritan social order: http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=31294&forum=1&vpost=588633 As exemplified here, this "other" view was used by the early 20th Century artists to break down those barriers and eventually create a liberal mindset that allows for the open reception of Pornography we enjoy today.
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10325	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 8:39 PM this week:
FT forgotten tikiman Member Forgotten Tiki Room. Pismo Beach, CA Joined: Aug 18, 2011 Posts: 503	FT forgotten tikiman Posted posted on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 9:24 PM Aloha Guys!!! Here is my Tiki find over the weekend. I scored this bitchin Tiki off one of my friends that goes by Captain Scott. He collects vintage surf stuff and picks up the occasional Tiki from time to time. He told me he found it at a swap meet. The guy that sold it to him said it belonged to his father. So this could very well be a mid-century find. There are no marks or nothing indicating its maker. It just has Tonga carved on the front base of the Tiki. This is wood. Not a mold and is heavy which indicates to me I found something good. I was thinking maybe his father carved this but that was not asked by Scott. Maybe some of you TCers know what I have or maybe you have seen one like it? In any case. I am excited to find this Tiki and will make a great edition to my Tiki room.
N'' nui 'umi 'umi Tiki Socialite La Mirada Atoll Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 2718	N'' nui 'umi 'umi Posted posted on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 10:48 PM Nice finds Hang10. That Ku from the Aku Aku is awesome. My wife and I like Treasure Craft and that is a nice piece that you found. My question is about that T V ashtray. How do you tell vintage from repo? I have seen some in antique stores and would gladly pay the asking price cept I'm not sure of it's "pedigree" and I just hate getting fooled. Mahalo, David
N'' nui 'umi 'umi Tiki Socialite La Mirada Atoll Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 2718	N'' nui 'umi 'umi Posted posted on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 10:56 PM That is a really nice Ku Forgotten. I would love to have one like it. Not to rain on your parade but imho it's an airport Tiki (souvenir). That being said, I would be proud to have it in my collection. Congrats!
N'' nui 'umi 'umi Tiki Socialite La Mirada Atoll Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 2718	N'' nui 'umi 'umi Posted posted on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 3:24 PM Recent find at Savers. Small chip at left top corner. Grabbed it anyway. Cheers
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10325	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 7:21 PM Hay UMI- not sure about the Trader Vic's ash tray question. I thought they were all new-ish... more stuff today... saw this on a shelf from 5 feet away, I can run 5 feet very fast :) safe n sound Trader Dick's More music to spin...
S SandraDee Member Joined: Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 929	S SandraDee Posted posted on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 8:25 PM I found 17 of these Mandarin OMC mugs today at the thrift store. I could of bought 5 more but seriously..that would of been a bit much I think :wink:
SDT Sweet Daddy Tiki Tiki Socialite Edmonton Joined: Jul 20, 2003 Posts: 1113	SDT Sweet Daddy Tiki Posted posted on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 10:38 PM On 2012-07-30 19:21, hang10tiki wrote: The large print edition will come in very handy as we tiki revivalists age :)
E ErichTroudt Tiki Socialite SoCal Joined: Mar 27, 2002 Posts: 634	E ErichTroudt Posted posted on Tue, Jul 31, 2012 12:10 AM The don ho "Hawaii Ho" album is a Great cover...but do not listen to it!!!! Take it from someone who made the mistake... lol
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10325	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Tue, Jul 31, 2012 9:41 AM Sandra D- nice snag on da motha load Sweet D- yep, I need the large print now :o ET- you were right :( Worst sound ever, slurp of an empty tiki mug through my straw!!! [ Edited by: hang10tiki 2012-07-31 09:42 ]
N'' nui 'umi 'umi Tiki Socialite La Mirada Atoll Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 2718	N'' nui 'umi 'umi Posted posted on Tue, Jul 31, 2012 12:48 PM Found a pair of these dour fellas for a buck each at a Ventura yard sale. Is this the link between Tiki and Jimmy Parrotheadf?
BM bb moondog Tiki Socialite Gilbert AZ Joined: Apr 18, 2006 Posts: 507	BM bb moondog Posted posted on Tue, Jul 31, 2012 7:00 PM this LOOKS so awesome... too bad its kinda CHEESY-however easily worth the BUCK SPENT
BM bb moondog Tiki Socialite Gilbert AZ Joined: Apr 18, 2006 Posts: 507	BM bb moondog Posted posted on Tue, Jul 31, 2012 7:04 PM On 2012-07-29 20:39, hang10tiki wrote: this week: the lush strings LP is surprisingly good
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10325	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Wed, Aug 1, 2012 4:44 PM yep more today...I wish they would put the nasty price tags on the back........ Worst sound ever, slurp of an empty tiki mug through my straw!!! [ Edited by: hang10tiki 2012-08-01 16:45 ]
BM bb moondog Tiki Socialite Gilbert AZ Joined: Apr 18, 2006 Posts: 507	BM bb moondog Posted posted on Wed, Aug 1, 2012 8:41 PM I tend to avoid the BILLY VAUGHNS...are they worthy? He seems to record ANYTHING
T tikilongbeach Tiki Socialite Long Beach, CA via Dallas, TX Joined: Aug 05, 2011 Posts: 1686	T tikilongbeach Posted posted on Wed, Aug 1, 2012 9:17 PM Hi, I got this guy last week. I like his coloring and markings, although he does have an unfortunate, but hard to see, crack in his head.
U ukutiki Tiki Socialite Michigan Joined: Feb 25, 2009 Posts: 295	U ukutiki Posted posted on Thu, Aug 2, 2012 6:56 AM Found this handled mug recently. It resembles a Westwood mug as well as a hobbyist and a GOTIKI mug pictured several years ago. However it appears to be a production mug and has a partial label on the bottom showing a winged horse. Can anyone help identify it? Mahalo.
BK Big Kahuna Member SoMass Joined: Apr 11, 2007 Posts: 2486	BK Big Kahuna Posted posted on Thu, Aug 2, 2012 7:04 AM That's interesting.
L littlegiles Tiki Socialite Lancaster, SC Joined: Jun 08, 2003 Posts: 841	L littlegiles Posted posted on Thu, Aug 2, 2012 7:24 AM I would say it is a hobbyist mug based on the ears and the repeated pattern at the top and bottom. Perhaps the sticker was from the studio that had the kiln. I did some research for the logo but came up empty. Lots of logs with Pegasus in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Still a fun mug for the collection. :) -Dale
M mudbone Member michigan Joined: Nov 12, 2008 Posts: 166	M mudbone Posted posted on Thu, Aug 2, 2012 5:03 PM Looks like a made in Japan label, on the lower part of the label you can see a small n!
AT Alii Tiki Tiki Socialite Kona, Hawaii & Palm Springs, California Joined: Apr 24, 2008 Posts: 156	AT Alii Tiki Posted posted on Thu, Aug 2, 2012 7:54 PM A planter for my yard, cast in concrete with a mold taken from an actual lava flow. This is over 2' tall and very heavy!!
U ukutiki Tiki Socialite Michigan Joined: Feb 25, 2009 Posts: 295	U ukutiki Posted posted on Fri, Aug 3, 2012 7:15 AM Good eye to see that n. Anyone know of a Japanese company to use a pegasus as a logo?
TGT The Granite Tiki Tiki Socialite Nashua, NH Joined: Jul 02, 2005 Posts: 831	TGT The Granite Tiki Posted posted on Fri, Aug 3, 2012 9:07 AM Did Mobil ever give away Tiki mugs with a full tank of gas? And if so, can they please start that promotion again? :)
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9219	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Fri, Aug 3, 2012 10:44 AM Alii Tiki, Gecko made a bowl for us using that technique. It's very cool. See it on the top shelf. We went to an estate sale yesterday and here's what we found. The tourist tiki and the right is super dense and heavy so we think it is old. It also curves out in the back so it stands up without falling over. We thought these have a similar look but the mask may not be tiki. It's been so long since we found anything we were super happy, Wendy
TT Trader Tom Tiki Socialite West Hills, CA Joined: Jan 26, 2006 Posts: 980	TT Trader Tom Posted posted on Fri, Aug 3, 2012 11:21 AM On 2012-08-03 07:15, ukutiki wrote: Good eye to see that n. Anyone know of a Japanese company to use a pegasus as a logo? Looks like Rossini, with a pegasus on a red foil sticker. Here's the only full pic I could find online: [ Edited by: Trader Tom 2012-08-03 11:29 ]
S sputnikmoss Tiki Socialite Portland OR Joined: Jan 04, 2007 Posts: 294	S sputnikmoss Posted posted on Fri, Aug 3, 2012 11:34 AM On 2012-08-02 06:56, ukutiki wrote: Found this handled mug recently. It resembles a Westwood mug as well as a hobbyist and a GOTIKI mug pictured several years ago. However it appears to be a production mug and has a partial label on the bottom showing a winged horse. Can anyone help identify it? Mahalo. It's Chase Japan! Here is complete version of the label in black.
U ukutiki Tiki Socialite Michigan Joined: Feb 25, 2009 Posts: 295	U ukutiki Posted posted on Fri, Aug 3, 2012 1:20 PM Looks like Chase is the answer. Mahalo!
BG Bloody Good Tiki Centralite Portland OR Joined: May 18, 2012 Posts: 45	BG Bloody Good Posted posted on Sat, Aug 4, 2012 10:02 AM Pretty good finds today, $19, and all from one place!
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10325	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sat, Aug 4, 2012 8:26 PM Estate sale, nothing I liked until I saw these on a book shelf... Inside were about fifty 78s but now I have to find something to play them on... next stop... lastly, one from Trader Vic's (new one for me)...
L Lukeulele Tiki Socialite So Cal-holic Joined: Feb 04, 2006 Posts: 382	L Lukeulele Posted posted on Sat, Aug 4, 2012 8:54 PM Good score on the 78s! Love the fact that they are made from unbreakable "Tropicflex!" (under normal use, of course.) [ Edited by: Lukeulele 2012-08-04 20:55 ]
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Mon, Aug 6, 2012 9:18 AM Last two weeks of finds: A couple Maori carvings See No Evil lava menehune Guam tiki Spirpt of Hawaii liquor bottle New Easter Island National Geographic and a 500 rongo note Tiki side: A trio of these: Buzzy Out!