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N'' nui 'umi 'umi Tiki Socialite La Mirada Atoll Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 2718	N'' nui 'umi 'umi Posted posted on Tue, Mar 4, 2014 6:29 PM Picked up this wooden mask at a thrift today. Not sure if it’s south pacific or african. Doesn’t matter,It’s going in my tiki lounge as soon as I add some south pacific island color to it.
L LoriLovesTiki Tiki Socialite NJ Joined: Jul 03, 2011 Posts: 1340	L LoriLovesTiki Posted posted on Tue, Mar 4, 2014 6:32 PM Trad'r Bill, What great information. Thanks for sharing!
SF Slacks Ferret Tiki Socialite Calgary Joined: Oct 02, 2003 Posts: 1396	SF Slacks Ferret Posted posted on Wed, Mar 5, 2014 7:23 AM Thanks Trad'r Bill. It was cool to read that history of the artwork.
FM Flying martini Member Joined: Feb 17, 2014 Posts: 24	FM Flying martini Posted posted on Thu, Mar 6, 2014 2:50 AM Hi, Fairly new here. I found this on Ebay, bargain $16.75 AUD, free post. :) Should arrive tomorrow, or Monday. Can't wait to add it to the Pehea Ka Kamaluhia Tiki bar! Flying Martini, Shaken, not stirred! Out!
T TravnerRavenweird Tiki Socialite Everett, Washington Joined: Apr 12, 2011 Posts: 113	T TravnerRavenweird Posted posted on Thu, Mar 6, 2014 3:56 PM So after finding a couple things that I Almost felt the need to take home on Saturday from a local antique mall, I controlled myself and went home to contemplate what I had seen. Then on Monday at a more local thrift store, I found this! Bigger, Nicer, and Half Price! (I think that will be my new motto...)
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Thu, Mar 6, 2014 10:56 PM BigKahuna- thanks Gotta fill er up n light up da volcano soon Jon
T tikipaka Tiki Socialite New York Joined: May 31, 2006 Posts: 644	T tikipaka Posted posted on Fri, Mar 7, 2014 2:01 PM I found this octopus mug that holds 26oz at a flea market this past weekend. It looks like the one in the Trader Vic's menu but doesn't have the Trader Vic's mark. I did read something here in the crypto section by Kohalacharms on octopus mugs. Also found the Hawaii Kai hula girl mug the same day. [ Edited by: tikipaka 2014-03-07 14:25 ]
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, Mar 10, 2014 5:20 PM Slow week after a totally rained out weekend: Mai Kai postcard Missed Saturday due to pre Don's vending exhaustion. Then, got off to a late start Sunday because I didn't know about the time change. When I got there, the damn sun glare was so bad my tiki vision didn't work! Without my sunglasses in those harsh conditions, I gave up rather quickly. It's my midseason finding slump... Buzzy Out!
G GROG Grand Member (1 year) Tujunga Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 7553	G GROG Posted posted on Mon, Mar 10, 2014 7:30 PM [ Edited by: GROG 2014-03-10 19:31 ]
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, Mar 10, 2014 7:40 PM GRGO: Are you now retracting that statement you just made about the FOM? I'm still going to tell them what you said about them before you edited it away... Buzzy Out!
G GROG Grand Member (1 year) Tujunga Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 7553	G GROG Posted posted on Mon, Mar 10, 2014 7:48 PM GRGO!? Only 4 letters in GROG and you managed to misspell it. You've been sitting too close to ATP at Tiki Market Place.
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, Mar 10, 2014 7:49 PM Whatever GREG! I'm still ratting you out! Buzzy Out!
C Cammo Member San Diego Joined: May 18, 2006 Posts: 2041	C Cammo Posted posted on Mon, Mar 10, 2014 9:18 PM Um, I actually like GRGO better. You could pronounce it "Gerrr-go."
N'' nui 'umi 'umi Tiki Socialite La Mirada Atoll Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 2718	N'' nui 'umi 'umi Posted posted on Tue, Mar 11, 2014 8:35 PM Address for this guy is 122Conch street. Posting this for you SpongeBob fans. Cheers
S SandraDee Member Joined: Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 929	S SandraDee Posted posted on Wed, Mar 12, 2014 7:59 PM This dang mug has alluded me for far too long. Nice to finally pick one up! From Hawaii
H howlinowl Tiki Socialite Port Saint Lucie, FL Joined: Jul 20, 2008 Posts: 335	H howlinowl Posted posted on Thu, Mar 13, 2014 12:14 PM Recent acquisitions: Hula doll from the local Goodwill. Wish she was part of someone's donated Hawaii/tiki collection, but she was there with a bunch of other dolls. Looks like she was donated as part of someone's doll collection. I had to separate her from the herd. It's not the first doll I've ever purchased for myself....just the first I didn't have to "blow up" :). (Sorry, couldn't resist.) "Pupus An Island Tradition" cookbook. Quite a bit of recipes, some Asian-influenced, some surprisingly not. "Introducing Original Polynesian Tropical Bar Recipes". Quite excited about this one. Purchased from the co-authors son in this link: http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=44519&forum=10&42 howlinowl
N'' nui 'umi 'umi Tiki Socialite La Mirada Atoll Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 2718	N'' nui 'umi 'umi Posted posted on Thu, Mar 13, 2014 12:31 PM Snagged this “Body Glove” sea creature this morning. Pretty hefty wid a nice glaze. Tiki Farm , 2013
K Kaiwaza Tiki Socialite Waikiki Beach, Hawaii Joined: Aug 06, 2003 Posts: 563	K Kaiwaza Posted posted on Sun, Mar 16, 2014 5:31 PM Two post cards with tiki images I found today at the One Day Wiki Wiki Collector's Sale in Honolulu. Del Webbs' Kuilima Resort Hotel & Country Club: North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii. One of the 50th state's newest & most magnificent complete resort complexes. c1972. Sent to Upper Saddle River, N.J. in 1974, the couple saying they had been spending a great deal of time riding horses. Paradise Park, 15 acres of lush, green atmosphere in Manoa, Valley Of The Rainbows. Fragrant flowers, orchids, gardens, streams & rare & colorful birds. undated, unused.
S swizzle Tiki Socialite Melbourne,Australia Joined: Jun 03, 2007 Posts: 1461	S swizzle Posted posted on Sun, Mar 16, 2014 7:54 PM Scored this carving today from a workmate who found it tucked in a corner of a block of units where his girlfriends mum lives. It's obviously been outside for a while because of how weathered the front of it is but other than a little rot on the base it's in pretty good condition. Anyone have an idea of its possible age and/or origin. I've had a couple of people say Hawaiian, one said from Fiji and someone else said from Bali. Most people do seem to think it is from the 60's or 70's though, so it does make it quite old.
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 Sun, Mar 16, 2014 8:42 PM This week's stuff A 4' x 6' piece of Fiji tapa I think I have 4 in this size and style now. 28" tall PNG big penis crocodile tail dude Hanging Maori bead hanger: Tiki Farm Surfin Wahine mug The seller told me it was a special piece because it was done by "Ross." My mind quickly raced through the Tiki Farm designers part of my memory bank for a reference to Ross, where one could not be found. I asked the guy "Who?", and he said the TV painter guy: Bob Ross, and it was signed by him. He pointed to the c 2000 on the bottom and said "here." I translated what it actually said for him, and he looked heartbroken by the truth... Non tiki, but tiki style stuff PNG coffee bag Veteran motor patrol fez Pair of Malio's mug Buzzy Out!
G GROG Grand Member (1 year) Tujunga Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 7553	G GROG Posted posted on Mon, Mar 17, 2014 2:32 PM That was the most popular PNG dude in the tribe.
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Tue, Mar 18, 2014 7:39 PM Great day... Ruth Masteas was the first hostess at the DTB Vegas location. I have had several great conversations with her recently. It was a pleasure listening to many fond memories she had at DTB. She passed on to me an awesome keepsake. It was an honor to receive it and I knew I had to share it here. This was her personal scorpion bowl More to come.... :)
N'' nui 'umi 'umi Tiki Socialite La Mirada Atoll Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 2718	N'' nui 'umi 'umi Posted posted on Tue, Mar 18, 2014 10:52 PM Very nice Jon, you charming devil!
L littlegiles Tiki Socialite Lancaster, SC Joined: Jun 08, 2003 Posts: 841	L littlegiles Posted posted on Wed, Mar 19, 2014 6:58 AM Wow, what a fun piece to receive as a gift. Dale
BK Big Kahuna Member SoMass Joined: Apr 11, 2007 Posts: 2486	BK Big Kahuna Posted posted on Thu, Mar 20, 2014 12:22 PM Spectacular!
T Teadoir Member Oregon Joined: Dec 04, 2013 Posts: 65	T Teadoir Posted posted on Thu, Mar 20, 2014 2:44 PM Not much of a score, but finally seeing one in person, I think it's a pretty little mug. One question though: Ooga Mooga says it should be marked Orchids R-99 on the bottom, and this one isn't. Was any one making knock offs, or was there just some variation? Also, any one know what this ugly monstrosity is? Seems familiar but I'm not placing it. It's kinda sad, for all that we have this crazy eclectic culture here in Portland, two major tiki bars, and a major tiki convention, tiki is pretty thin on the ground around here. I get excited when I find anything... :/
E ErichTroudt Tiki Socialite SoCal Joined: Mar 27, 2002 Posts: 634	E ErichTroudt Posted posted on Thu, Mar 20, 2014 2:56 PM I think its a Duncan mold mug....
C Cavemoai Tiki Socialite Reno, NV Joined: Dec 29, 2012 Posts: 180	C Cavemoai Posted posted on Thu, Mar 20, 2014 2:59 PM That ugly monstrosity is from my space at antique alley! It's a hobbyist version of a westwood w-9. I said the same thing when I put them in the space. You should've got there a few weeks ago, I'm getting ready to move to Vegas and I put all of my doubles down there.
G gabbahey Member Denver, CO Joined: Jan 10, 2011 Posts: 257	G gabbahey Posted posted on Fri, Mar 21, 2014 11:41 AM You can see a green glaze version of the Westwood under tiki mug misfortunes... unfortunately for me. My blue mermaid is also a knock-off. gabbahey
T Teadoir Member Oregon Joined: Dec 04, 2013 Posts: 65	T Teadoir Posted posted on Sat, Mar 22, 2014 2:41 PM That breaks my heart to hear. I kept meaning to go back to Antiques Alley and seems I just missed an opportunity. Much sadness me! I was wondering if they weren't a hobbyist mug the way they were glazed. Also, kinda bummed to hear my blue mermaid is a knock off. Still a pretty mug though... Teadoir
U ukutiki Tiki Socialite Michigan Joined: Feb 25, 2009 Posts: 295	U ukutiki Posted posted on Sat, Mar 22, 2014 6:12 PM Here is a pic of two Trader Vic-Waikiki mugs I have recently found. The cruder one on the right is marked Trader Vic's Hawaii on the back and the smoother version is marked on the back Treader Vic's Waikiki Hawaii. There are no other markes on either and both are glazed brown on the inside. Could one be pre-Daga (crude) and the other one (smooth) post Daga? Any other possibilities? Mahalo for any suggestions.
E exquisitecorpse Tiki Socialite philadelphia Joined: Feb 26, 2009 Posts: 330	E exquisitecorpse Posted posted on Sun, Mar 23, 2014 12:32 AM On 2014-03-13 12:31, nui 'umi 'umi wrote: Snagged this “Body Glove” sea creature this morning. Pretty hefty wid a nice glaze. Tiki Farm , 2013 awesome!
E exquisitecorpse Tiki Socialite philadelphia Joined: Feb 26, 2009 Posts: 330	E exquisitecorpse Posted posted on Sun, Mar 23, 2014 12:39 AM after two months finally found something good. both at the same store. Hilton Hawaiian Village Hula Girl Mug Awesome outrigger. any suggestions on the best way to display they outrigger?
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 Sun, Mar 23, 2014 5:49 PM This weeks' stuff: 24" OA PNG mask I have another one same size, just a different finish pair of Frankie's mugs: Seller told me he had 12 more mugs he just sold to some other guy... Bottle stopper and a Tahitian tiki Now I have a matching set of a rounded and squared head version of the Tahitian tiki Cool décor item: 24" diameter resin Abalone shell table top Scrathches and wear are real hard to see Buzzy Out!
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 Sun, Mar 23, 2014 5:55 PM On 2014-03-23 00:39, exquisitecorpse wrote: any suggestions on the best way to display they outrigger? I won't claim this to be "the best way", just "a way." My friend hung his on the wall with the outrigger part down and hung all his corded tiki pendants from the boat and rig part it. It made a couple rows high of tiki danglers below it. Made the most of the little space he had and displayed a lot of hard to display stuff. Buzzy Out!
T tikilongbeach Tiki Socialite Long Beach, CA via Dallas, TX Joined: Aug 05, 2011 Posts: 1686	T tikilongbeach Posted posted on Sun, Mar 23, 2014 8:08 PM I really, really like the abalone shell table.
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Tue, Mar 25, 2014 10:24 PM Nui/little/big- thanks, the bowl is way cool. Found 5 postcards today First 4 from the Coco palms
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Thu, Mar 27, 2014 11:58 PM
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Fri, Mar 28, 2014 10:06 AM Good morning Two photos from the Polynesian Cultural Center
T Teadoir Member Oregon Joined: Dec 04, 2013 Posts: 65	T Teadoir Posted posted on Fri, Mar 28, 2014 3:03 PM Ah man, jealous on the Frankies stuff! Wish I could get finds like that around here!
N'' nui 'umi 'umi Tiki Socialite La Mirada Atoll Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 2718	N'' nui 'umi 'umi Posted posted on Fri, Mar 28, 2014 8:40 PM Hey Juan, How bout leaving some stuff for the rest of us? Nui : )
B BayIslander Member The Exotic Isle of Alameda Joined: Nov 15, 2013 Posts: 11	B BayIslander Posted posted on Sat, Mar 29, 2014 1:42 PM Nothing like Buzzy's routinely awesome finds, but here are today's finds at estate sale The shorter NZ Maori tiki has "Matson Lines" carved in the bottom.
S SandraDee Member Joined: Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 929	S SandraDee Posted posted on Sat, Mar 29, 2014 7:49 PM Hey nui 'umi 'umi you may like this : Out and about today I came across 5 of these "Joe's Sneaky Tiki" tall zombie/iced tea type glasses. I bought them because my friend TikiVato's real name is Joe and so I figured he would want them. Doing a quick search on Ooga-Mooga it says they appear in Tiki Quest (which I sold so I can't look at it). Kind of surprised its in the book but cool nonetheless I also found a handful of green Sneaky Tiki/Harvey's picks (that's what is to the right)
BK Big Kahuna Member SoMass Joined: Apr 11, 2007 Posts: 2486	BK Big Kahuna Posted posted on Sat, Mar 29, 2014 8:42 PM Yep! Tiki Quest page 123. Nice find.
S SandraDee Member Joined: Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 929	S SandraDee Posted posted on Sat, Mar 29, 2014 8:48 PM On 2014-03-29 20:42, Big Kahuna wrote: Yep! Tiki Quest page 123. Nice find. Thanks. How about you scan the page and email it to me? That's ok...I will find one in a thrift again..eventually :wink:
S spy-tiki Tiki Socialite glendale, ca Joined: May 11, 2003 Posts: 762	S spy-tiki Posted posted on Sun, Mar 30, 2014 6:22 PM three repro airline Hawaii posters. Frames are 8x10 and image is 5x7. If you'd like 'em, they're yours. I'm in glendale and I'll be home tomorrow. P.M. me if interested (there doesn't seem to be a free stuff post anywhere)
ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Tiki Socialite Costa Misery Joined: Jul 19, 2009 Posts: 7118	ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Posted posted on Sun, Mar 30, 2014 6:28 PM On 2014-03-30 18:22, spy-tiki wrote: three repro airline Hawaii posters. Frames are 8x10 and image is 5x7. If you'd like 'em, they're yours. I'm in glendale and I'll be home tomorrow. P.M. me if interested (there doesn't seem to be a free stuff post anywhere) Super nice of you spy-tiki! It has bothered me that more folks here are not so sharing, but your not one of them!
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 Sun, Mar 30, 2014 7:20 PM This week's stuff: A trio of Easter Island wood moais 11", 10", and 15" tall Mai kai Chiki Tiki mug: Buzzy Out!