Vintage Tiki Gardens wall plaques from Trader Vics & old Bank of Hawaii Sumo Wrestler banks

We have two old wall decor pieces from what was Trader Frank's Restaurant at the old Tiki Gardens in Indian Rocks, Florida. We bought these from someone who had purchased lots of the stuff when Tiki Gardens closed. The pieces are made from material like compressed cardboard, about 1/2" thick, painted with deep oranges and browns in tiki faces. They're about 3 feet by 2 feet. We'll probably be listing them on eBay in the coming months, and MAY also bring them with us to the Retro-Rama on December 3rd at the Gulfport Casino, Gulfport, Florida. Does anyone have any pics of Trader Frank's interior that we can compare them to (would help to provide authentification when selling them)? Thanks!

Oh, we also have two early 1960's banks manufactured by Bank of Hawaii as promo pieces. They are about 7 inches high, made of pottery, figural Sumo wrestlers. Mark Blackburn ("Hawaiiana" book) thought they were early 1960's. They have Bank of Hawaii in raised letters on back above the coin slot. These we will also be listing on eBay in the coming weeks.

Ms. Hula Hula

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[ Edited by: Ms. Hula Hula 2005-11-27 10:42 ]

[ Edited by: filslash 2008-09-15 15:22 ]

Well, one of, well, lets just say I have some pics of the place.... some being an understatment. Check Private messages. I sent you the username of someone who used to work there.

[ Edited by: TikiGardener 2005-11-27 11:31 ]