Tiki mugs
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Tiki mugs are ceramic drinkware originating in mid-century American tiki bars and tropical themed restaurants, believed to have been pioneered by Don the Beachcomber. Tiki mugs often feature a figure, face or "tropical" decoration imposed upon its front. Traditional drinks served in tiki mugs are rum-based, mixed with tropical fruit juices and garnished with fruit, fresh mint and a paper umbrella.
[edit] Tiki Mug Categorizations
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Many Tiki Mug collectors divide their collections into the following manufacturers or styles:
Manufacturers
- Tiki Farm
- Munktiki
- Bosko
- OMC Mug
- Orchids of Hawaii
- Westwood
- Daga
- Tepco
- Frankoma
- Desert Ceramics
- Trader Vic's
- Dynasty Wholesale
- Toby
- Desert Ceramics
- CheekyTiki
Styles
- Bucket Mug
- Coconut Mug
- Decanter
- Fu Manchu Mug
- Head Hunter Mug
- Hula Girl or Wahine Mug
- Moai Mug
- Hawaiian Ku or Lono Mug
- Maori Mug
- Marquesan Mug
- Rarotongan Mug
- Orientalia Mug
- Pineapple Mug
- Pirate Mug
- Rum Barrel Mug
- Scorpion or Hula Girl Bowl
- Skull Mug
- Monkey Mug
- Surfer Mug
- Tiki Diablo Mug
- Tiki Mug
- Volcano Bowl
- Volcano Insert
- Shot
- Glassware (Glass tumblers, stemware, etc.)
- Other Bowl
- Other Mug
The highly popular all-white figural Benihana-style drink glasses for exotic cocktails are also commonly referred to as "tiki mugs," but some collectors dispute this claim.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- Sven A. Kirsten: The Book of Tiki. Taschen 2003, ISBN 3-8228-2433-X. Book Homepage
- Jay Strongman: "Tiki Mugs". Korero Books, 2008, ISBN 978-09553398-1-3 Book Homepage
- Duke Carter: Tiki Quest. Pegboard Press (August, 2003), ISBN 0-9743283-0-8.Book Homepage
- James Teitelbaum: Tiki Road Trip. Santa Monica Press 2003/2007, ISBN 978-1595800190 Book Homepage
