Mysterious Moai - Ceramic Tiki Mug
This weathered Moai, an icon of Polynesian pop, is our tribute as a mug to the rise of Tiki during the mid 20th century.
The Moai has seen it all: the post-war Polynesian pop and Tiki boom, the craze for all things "exotic," the growth and decline of Tiki empires. The Moai's stern visage is a symbol of a mysterious far-off island which had become a very familiar face in the world of Tiki. During the mid-century, often Moai were found on matchbooks, featured on restaurant menus and signs, made endlessly as ceramic mugs, and even replicated as monolithic statues to grace the interiors and exteriors of Tiki Temples. The Moai's stony silence is a testament to the enduring power of the ancient image and a reminder that even in the midst of mid-century kitsch a touch of the authentic always shines through.
About this Tiki Mug:
- Mug photos show the mug in outdoor lighting. No filters has been used on these photos. We feel these photos most closely represent the colors in-person.
- This mug holds about 18oz (varies slightly mug to mug), and is about 6.6 inches tall.
- Shipping Info: Ready to Ship!
- Designed and sculpted by Tikiland Trading Co. in sunny Southern California. Imported.
- Note about import production: These mugs are being produced with one of our tried and tested production partners. All mugs will have passed through multiple rounds of quality control before being shipped out.
- These are ceramic mugs intended for cold or room temperature beverages only.
- All of our ceramics are handmade. Each mug varies slightly and is unique, and is not the exact mug photographed here, although we try for it to be as identical as possible when produced by hand. During ceramic production sometimes there can be small variations with glaze, color, texture, cleanup, etc.
- We guarantee mugs not to arrive with structural cracks or chips, and will replace them at our expense if they arrive to you in this condition.
- Only one mug included.
- While technically this can be put in a dishwasher, we only recommend hand washing as this is a functional piece of art.
- Please familiarize yourself with our policies.
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About TikiLand Trading Co.:
Tiki Mugs by TikiLand Trading Co. are a collaboration between TikiLand Trading Co. and Tiki tOny.
Credits for this tiki mug:
Designed by TikiLand Trading Co.
Sculpted by TikiLand Trading Co.
Support and production by the team at TikiLand Trading Co.