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STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Tiki Socialite Carson, California Joined: Aug 20, 2002 Posts: 2807	STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Posted posted on Wed, Oct 19, 2011 11:18 AM ??anto Crafts inc Pilippines I found a reference to Lepanto Crafts - An interior decor company that was in business in the Philippines in the 1960s.
C Choptop Member Joined: May 15, 2003 Posts: 154	C Choptop Posted posted on Wed, Oct 19, 2011 3:29 PM On 2011-10-19 11:18, Sabu The Coconut Boy wrote: ??anto Crafts inc Pilippines I found a reference to Lepanto Crafts - An interior decor company that was in business in the Philippines in the 1960s. Lepanto Crafts seems like the most likely target. Dank Mucho.
BB Bongo Bungalow Member Indiana Joined: Aug 20, 2007 Posts: 1295	BB Bongo Bungalow Posted posted on Wed, Oct 26, 2011 10:34 AM Excited to find this rough little guy here in the Midwest. He's about two feet tall.
C Choptop Member Joined: May 15, 2003 Posts: 154	C Choptop Posted posted on Wed, Oct 26, 2011 11:56 AM Not exactly "tiki" but still pretty cool a pair of large wall hangings. There is a little bit of wear/damage to them, but the pictures make it look worse than it really is. They look great in the dining room. Will have them mounted to the wall later today. I love the mix of the painting on the board and the carved wood. Nice use of mixed media.
PTD Psycho Tiki D Tiki Socialite The river Styx, can you pay the toll? Joined: Oct 13, 2006 Posts: 1857	PTD Psycho Tiki D Posted posted on Thu, Oct 27, 2011 4:17 PM Quick stop today yielded me the records I found and posted in Tiki Music and a couple of other items... The weirdest set of Tiki salt and pepper to date I have found and not seen. Probably made by Treasure Craft-nope, realized this morning they are from the Lanai! Third set of Disneyland Moai salt and pepper. Souvenir photo cover and photo from Lau Yee Chai at Kalakaua and Kuhio Aves, Honolulu, Hawaii. Souvenir photo cover and photo from "The South Seas at Waikiki, Kalakaua and McCully, Waikiki Hawaii. Later, PTD [ Edited by: Psycho Tiki D 2011-10-28 05:01 ]
M MsSwanky Member Knoxville, TN Joined: Sep 02, 2005 Posts: 24	M MsSwanky Posted posted on Fri, Oct 28, 2011 1:06 PM It's not surprising to see a vintage tiki mug/bowl labeled "planter", but how often do you find an actual tiki planter? Especially a Tiki Bob planter? He's 4.5" tall & same for the diameter. It is all one piece, the drain dish is attached. It's marked 'Japan' on the bottom and has a small Woolworth label - though I can't make out a price. Anybody ever seen one before? I've searched and come up with nothing...
TM Tipsy McStagger Tiki Socialite HELL Joined: Nov 21, 2004 Posts: 3685	TM Tipsy McStagger Posted posted on Fri, Oct 28, 2011 6:40 PM Picked up this swanky vintage pewter tiki necklace in the original box..... [ Edited by: Tipsy McStagger 2011-10-28 18:41 ]
A atomictonytiki Tiki Socialite Spain Joined: May 14, 2002 Posts: 1322	A atomictonytiki Posted posted on Fri, Oct 28, 2011 9:17 PM I've seen one of those Tiki bob planters before, Tiki-troll found one of those planters back in may.. http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=1099&forum=5&vpost=590025&hilite=tiki%20bob%20planter On 2011-05-20 06:49, Tiki-Troll wrote: Found this guy a couple months ago...didn't know if he was his own thread worthy so I will land him here first but has anyone ever seen one of these?? Its old for sure and his inspiration seems pretty obvious. Now just time to find an appropriate indoor tropical for Planter Bob. [ Edited by: atomictonytiki 2011-10-28 21:18 ]
TD TIKI DAVID Member North Coast/ DEAD Joined: Apr 07, 2004 Posts: 1961	TD TIKI DAVID Posted posted on Mon, Oct 31, 2011 8:37 AM Sale yesterday,lots of south pacific,and KAHIKI stuff, several Kahiki no.1' and no.2's plus a pufferfish light. and a hot buttered rum coffee mug. "Pets are welcome,Children 'MUST' be on leash" TD [ Edited by: TIKI DAVID 2011-10-31 08:43 ]
TD TIKI DAVID Member North Coast/ DEAD Joined: Apr 07, 2004 Posts: 1961	TD TIKI DAVID Posted posted on Mon, Oct 31, 2011 8:52 AM I could use a little help with this one, Same sale had this,I was told it was a 'Dugout canoe Figure Head' sellers did not know if it came from the Kahiki or not. I tried a little reseach but came up with nothing, anyone have any ideas?
TT Trader Tom Tiki Socialite West Hills, CA Joined: Jan 26, 2006 Posts: 980	TT Trader Tom Posted posted on Mon, Oct 31, 2011 12:54 PM On 2011-10-31 08:52, TIKI DAVID wrote: I could use a little help with this one Figure of Land-Otter-Man, used on the prow of a large war canoe pointing towards the safe direction. He rescues the souls of drowning people and turns them into land otters. Tlingit Culture, 1825-1875. From Chilkroot, Alaska. Cedar wood, abalone, human hair. See photo below from National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC:
TD TIKI DAVID Member North Coast/ DEAD Joined: Apr 07, 2004 Posts: 1961	TD TIKI DAVID Posted posted on Mon, Oct 31, 2011 12:58 PM On 2011-10-31 12:54, Trader Tom wrote: On 2011-10-31 08:52, TIKI DAVID wrote: I could use a little help with this one Figure of Land-Otter-Man, used on the prow of a large war canoe pointing towards the safe direction. He rescues the souls of drowning people and turns them into land otters. Tlingit Culture, 1825-1875. From Chilkroot, Alaska. Cedar wood, abalone, human hair. See photo below from National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC: DAMN GUY! ,that was fast . thank you very much.
1 1961surf Tiki Socialite Newport Beach, Ca . Joined: May 03, 2007 Posts: 2065	1 1961surf Posted posted on Mon, Oct 31, 2011 2:45 PM Looks like the same company slightly different style Tipsy !
LL Lava Lips Member Joined: Jun 02, 2011 Posts: 5	LL Lava Lips Posted posted on Mon, Oct 31, 2011 2:55 PM My latest garage sale finds. The mugs were $3.00 each, including the Tonga Drum mug.
LL Lava Lips Member Joined: Jun 02, 2011 Posts: 5	LL Lava Lips Posted posted on Mon, Oct 31, 2011 2:58 PM Don't know anything about these. They are nice though.
T TraderDon Member Pittsburgh Joined: Jun 15, 2011 Posts: 52	T TraderDon Posted posted on Tue, Nov 1, 2011 11:28 AM Found an original 1919 1st printing of "White Shadows in the South Seas" which is pretty wonderful.
GR? got reggae ? Member Dundas Ontario Joined: Nov 01, 2011 Posts: 7	GR? got reggae ? Posted posted on Tue, Nov 1, 2011 11:58 AM I'm a newbie .. So, please be gentle ..Picture heavy here's some stuff I've collected .. garage sales/flea markets/thrift stores..etc hard to find some quality items ..in the Great White North Diggin' through my 78's ..I came across this one 3 for a buck.. gotta love those prices various mugs & other goodies
HOK HOUSE OF KU Member TIKILAND, USA Joined: Apr 15, 2005 Posts: 541	HOK HOUSE OF KU Posted posted on Wed, Nov 2, 2011 2:51 AM On 2011-10-28 18:40, Tipsy McStagger wrote: Picked up this swanky vintage pewter tiki necklace in the original box..... On 2011-10-31 14:45, 1961surf wrote: Looks like the same company slightly different style Tipsy ! Looks like International "borrowed" Tiki heads from Coco Joe :)
BB Bongo Bungalow Member Indiana Joined: Aug 20, 2007 Posts: 1295	BB Bongo Bungalow Posted posted on Fri, Nov 4, 2011 12:31 PM Maybe I'm the last kid on the block to find a Mr. Bali Hai mug, but I'm very excited about it. So now I'm hoping to find out when the restaurant first used these and if they still do.
LT LOL Tiki Member San Diegoish Joined: Sep 06, 2007 Posts: 932	LT LOL Tiki Posted posted on Fri, Nov 4, 2011 12:42 PM On 2011-11-04 12:31, Bongo Bungalow wrote: Maybe I'm the last kid on the block to find a Mr. Bali Hai mug, but I'm very excited about it. So now I'm hoping to find out when the restaurant first used these and if they still do. Bali Hai still uses a version of this mug, manufactured by Tiki Farm.
BB Bongo Bungalow Member Indiana Joined: Aug 20, 2007 Posts: 1295	BB Bongo Bungalow Posted posted on Fri, Nov 4, 2011 1:51 PM Ah yes, I see that now LOL. Thanks. And that the Bali Hai may have started using these mugs in 1955? Or was that just the Mr. Bali Hai statue?
LT LOL Tiki Member San Diegoish Joined: Sep 06, 2007 Posts: 932	LT LOL Tiki Posted posted on Fri, Nov 4, 2011 2:33 PM On 2011-11-04 13:51, Bongo Bungalow wrote: Ah yes, I see that now LOL. Thanks. And that the Bali Hai may have started using these mugs in 1955? Or was that just the Mr. Bali Hai statue? I don't know when they began using the mug, it would be interesting to learn. It makes sense that 1955 would be the earliest as that's when the restaurant was renamed.
N naugatiki Tiki Socialite Port Angeles, Wa Joined: Jan 02, 2004 Posts: 882	N naugatiki Posted posted on Fri, Nov 4, 2011 3:04 PM Good estate sale today, who needs summer. A 26 inch Maori tiki carved in Rotorua, New Zealand (The other land down under). 4 tiki matchbooks and nary a tiki on any of them. A 1948 copy of Kon Tiki without the later moai cover that’s all in Norwegian, may have to go to St. Olaf for a translation. Almost a full pint of Okolehao liquor, I’m not sure if old booze keeps but I’m going to treat it like cobra venom and drink a little at a time until I build up immunity just in case. And these full bottles, they aren't tiki but after a few ounces it won’t matter.
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Sat, Nov 5, 2011 10:51 AM Nice tourist carving, Nauga! This is what it is based on:
N naugatiki Tiki Socialite Port Angeles, Wa Joined: Jan 02, 2004 Posts: 882	N naugatiki Posted posted on Sat, Nov 5, 2011 5:08 PM On 2011-11-05 10:51, bigbrotiki wrote: Nice tourist carving, Nauga! This is what it is based on: Thanks for the history lesson, I thought that tiki has the look of a surprised woman who just got walked in while getting out of the shower. But now I know a perfect place to hang one of those "bar bells" to ring that signify another round.
PTD Psycho Tiki D Tiki Socialite The river Styx, can you pay the toll? Joined: Oct 13, 2006 Posts: 1857	PTD Psycho Tiki D Posted posted on Mon, Nov 7, 2011 7:44 AM Slow couple of weeks... A La Carte Menu from Sea View Inn "On The Beach At Haleiw'A". Large moai salt and pepper with red rhinestone eyes. Don Ho and The Aliis at Duke's rock's glasses. SOS (Society of Seven) at the Outrigger rock's glasses. Don Ho and the Aliis Aloha Tower rock's glasses. Although never identified as DTBC (I think I read that Bosko said this may have been from Trader Nicks)? The tikis are definitely the same ones used as salt and pepper shakers at Don's. Anyway, I found two of these yesterday! Later, PTD [ Edited by: Psycho Tiki D 2011-11-07 07:47 ]
K kustomculture73 Member hampton,nh Joined: Oct 11, 2010 Posts: 24	K kustomculture73 Posted posted on Mon, Nov 7, 2011 4:04 PM found this witco fountain at a small auction house in vermont
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10323	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Fri, Nov 11, 2011 5:01 PM Stir sticks, 3 menus from: SS Matsonia/ SS Monerey/ SS Mariposa, Treasure Craft mug, unused license plate in DMV mail envelope, Tikis Grill fan...
JTM John the Mainlander Grand Member (6 years) Rockford, Illinois Joined: Dec 21, 2009 Posts: 39	JTM John the Mainlander Posted posted on Fri, Nov 11, 2011 7:16 PM Scored a huge lot of Orchids mugs / bowls today most never removed from the box. R-1 Headhunters 6 to a box (2 of each color), Orchids bamboo mugs (6 to a box), Orchids two piece pineapples (two to a box), Orchids R-94 coffee mugs (six to a box), Mint in Box Orchids volcano bowls, and a ton of loose cocnuts, headhunters, pineapple's, coffee mugs, and bamboo mugs. The photo is only a small amount. Is anyone out there interested in a box or two of the bamboo mugs, coffee mugs, or pineapple's for trade or to buy? Let me know.
O Outered Member Joined: Nov 11, 2011 Posts: 1	O Outered Posted posted on Fri, Nov 11, 2011 8:04 PM Munktiki mugs. Thinning out my collection and inventory http://www.ebay.com/sch/andyshine1/m.html?hash=item43aae499bf&item=290629917119&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&_trksid=p4340.l2562
CN Club Nouméa Member Wanganui Joined: May 03, 2010 Posts: 459	CN Club Nouméa Posted posted on Fri, Nov 11, 2011 11:43 PM Here are some finds from a recent trip to Auckland: Easter Island engraving, circa 1890. German lithograph, from the 1890s. The title is somewhat misleading - it actually depicts Hawaiian artifacts. And this fine piece of New Zealand tiki graphic design: But wait, there's more: And when was this fine tome published? 1908: I am curious to know if there were any US books about Hawaii from the same period that adopted this level of tiki design in their covers... CN
T TikiRootsRocka Member Los Angeles, California Joined: Apr 15, 2011 Posts: 259	T TikiRootsRocka Posted posted on Sun, Nov 13, 2011 11:55 AM Today's finds! Stockton Islander Mug 2 Mini Skipper Kent Bowls Top of some broken PNG? piece. I thought it was cool so picked it up. Looks like it could be the top of a staff. Thanks for lookin' and happy huntin'!!!
T teaKEY Tiki Socialite The thumb ! Joined: Nov 09, 2004 Posts: 3687	T teaKEY Posted posted on Sun, Nov 13, 2011 3:44 PM "though it was cool", yeah it's cool
D Dustycajun Tiki Socialite Santa Barbara, CA Joined: Nov 16, 2007 Posts: 5295	D Dustycajun Posted posted on Sun, Nov 13, 2011 9:23 PM Stopped by the paper show on the way to John-O's Highbrow-Lowbrow crawl and picked up a few nice items. First up Stockton Islander, Don the Beachcomber Hollywood, Cliftons Pacific Seas, Luau, Coco Joes store, etc. Next, Ming Tree Motel, Bahia Motel, Tiki Junction, Tahitian village, Bahooka, Kon Tiki, Trade Winds, etc. Finally, a Catalina brochure with Christian's Hut, big card from the Tikis, Coral Reef napkin (courtesy of Sabu), Ulu Mau village, two from the Polynesian Room at the Waldorf hotel, 7 Seas, Cliftons and some Hawaii hotels. A good way to start the crawl. DC
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Mon, Nov 14, 2011 2:44 PM Nice haul! No wonder there was nothing left when I went there Sunday :)
PTD Psycho Tiki D Tiki Socialite The river Styx, can you pay the toll? Joined: Oct 13, 2006 Posts: 1857	PTD Psycho Tiki D Posted posted on Thu, Nov 17, 2011 1:23 PM Going away, but not before my tiki finds posting... Disneyland Enchanted Tiki Room postcard. X-ray tiki salt and peppers, Orchids of Hawaii. King's Island Moai salt and pepper. Bamboo Ben menu purchase. Larger version of smaller previous mug posted. Pizz Tiki Farm Roni Deutch tiki mugs! Incredible PNG paddles. Purchased from a couple that did missionary work in the 1940's. Later, Aloha and Mahalo, PTD [ Edited by: Psycho Tiki D 2011-11-17 13:25 ]
D Dustycajun Tiki Socialite Santa Barbara, CA Joined: Nov 16, 2007 Posts: 5295	D Dustycajun Posted posted on Thu, Nov 17, 2011 3:55 PM PTD, Nice menus. You got those from Bamboo Ben?? DC
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Sat, Nov 19, 2011 9:59 AM DC, Ben must have gotten those when he worked on the refurbishment of the Tuscon Kon Tiki.
F FacesPlace Member Joined: Sep 08, 2011 Posts: 48	F FacesPlace Posted posted on Sun, Nov 20, 2011 9:11 AM Feel exceedingly fortunate to have found a set of 4 of these yesterday! Have been keeping my eyes peeled for ANY Kona Club Oakland mug for at least 2 years now. I believe these are the Lagoon Green glaze versions. Dig it!
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10323	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Tue, Nov 22, 2011 4:35 AM nice find faces
BB Bongo Bungalow Member Indiana Joined: Aug 20, 2007 Posts: 1295	BB Bongo Bungalow Posted posted on Tue, Nov 22, 2011 5:29 AM Found this Tiki Farm mug (unmarked) from a cool, mid-century furniture shop on a visit to Melbourne, Florida called Out'A Space. Yeah, I think I paid too much, but in a cool shop I want to buy SOMETHING so that I can be a part of it. Know what I mean?
PTD Psycho Tiki D Tiki Socialite The river Styx, can you pay the toll? Joined: Oct 13, 2006 Posts: 1857	PTD Psycho Tiki D Posted posted on Wed, Nov 23, 2011 2:52 PM On 2011-11-17 15:55, Dustycajun wrote: PTD, Nice menus. You got those from Bamboo Ben?? DC Dusty, Yes, from Ben, he was selling these over in Tiki Marketplace in his garage sale. Picked up some carvings today. Not sure about of couple of them? Papua New Guinea carving. Not sure of the orgin of this guy. Kind of looks like a tiki mask on his head? Older Nifo Oti, damaged handle. Shield that is about 5' tall, heavy with a crocodile carving. Cannot place this to anywhere specific, although I am guessing possibly African? Most African shields are made of hide or skin, so this could be from some other exotic locale?? Edit-it has been pointed out the style and design of the carving represents Aboriginal crocodile design. Thanks! Later, PTD [ Edited by: Psycho Tiki D 2011-11-23 15:40 ]
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9216	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Sat, Nov 26, 2011 12:52 PM Hey PTD, a lot of PNG drums have that alligator style. It could be from there. Great finds, Wendy
T TikiRootsRocka Member Los Angeles, California Joined: Apr 15, 2011 Posts: 259	T TikiRootsRocka Posted posted on Sun, Nov 27, 2011 10:35 AM Seasons greetings! X-mas started a little early this year :) From a Craigslist stop, yesterday. 2005 Bosko "Kahuna" It's got a little damage, but hopefully I can repair it. 1994 Shag poster Shag shirt - XL Shag stationary Happy holidays!!!
SDT Sweet Daddy Tiki Tiki Socialite Edmonton Joined: Jul 20, 2003 Posts: 1113	SDT Sweet Daddy Tiki Posted posted on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 10:50 AM From this weekend Trader Vic's Hawaii Tiki Liki The rest were birthday presents green Polystone Ki'i Coco Joe Ku Polyart? Wooden napkin holder Coco Joe with curved spine Pen holder Framed sheet music -Sweet Daddy T. Because crap doesn't buy itself. blog [ Edited by: Sweet Daddy Tiki 2011-11-30 10:58 ]
T Tattoo Tiki Socialite Los Angeles Joined: Sep 24, 2005 Posts: 321	T Tattoo Posted posted on Fri, Dec 2, 2011 11:55 AM A Green Tiki lighter. There are hobbyist mugs of this tiki but the lighter seems to be professionally made. There are no markings and not sure what the story, if there is one, there is behind the lighter. The hobbyist Crouching Tiki: http://www.ooga-mooga.com/cgi-bin/all/mug.cgi?mode=view&mug_id=1800&ind_mug_id=10652
BK Big Kahuna Member SoMass Joined: Apr 11, 2007 Posts: 2486	BK Big Kahuna Posted posted on Fri, Dec 2, 2011 5:04 PM Found these 2 a coupla months ago, marked: Enchanto Company, Burbank, California.
BB Bongo Bungalow Member Indiana Joined: Aug 20, 2007 Posts: 1295	BB Bongo Bungalow Posted posted on Sat, Dec 3, 2011 2:55 AM 500 Pages! Wow! Congrats to everyone contributing to this collector's thread. What a wealth of information!