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(1950s) An iconic vintage Tahitian post carving salvaged from The Polynesian Room in Boston. Purchased by Jordan in the 1990s from the person who salv

(1950s) FROM THE BALI HAI RESTAURANT IN MAPLE GROVE, MINNESOTA, now closed. Perhaps the most famous of the OA carving designs of all time. This New Gu

(1970s) A one-off LeRoy hand-carved version of this perennial OA favorite. Signed on the back. VG+ with typical ware. 39"x21".

(2011) An incredible, large one-off carving by LeRoy Schmaltz, signed on the back TWICE in paint and carving and marked Oceanic Arts. Purchased from t

(1950s) An ULTRA RARE Bob Van Oosting carving from the early years of SCHMALTZ-VAN OOSTING when he rolled up his sleeves and executed some of OA...

(1957) The #415 "New Guinea Tale" was a staple of the early OA catalogs. This short version was eventually sidelined for a longer version ...

(1960s) This early carving is another pattern that has long been out of rotation in the OA catalog. Beautifully carved with a highly detailed tribal g

(1950s) Perhaps the most famous of the OA carving designs of all time. This New Guinea shield was created by LeRoy Schmaltz based on a museum specimen

(1960s) Here is an older Oceanic Arts piece that dates from 1960s. It is painted only on one side although it is fully carved around on both sides. Ex

(1960s) An OA showroom display wall sample. Polychromed by LeRoy Schmaltz. Originally sold as lot #864 in the OA One auction. 30"x10".VG+ ...

(1960s) An OA showroom display wall sample. Polychromed by LeRoy Schmaltz. Originally sold as lot #269 in the OA One auction. 24.25"x12". ...

(1960s) *Published in the OCEANIC ARTS: The GODFATHERS of TIKI book, pp.169. Here is the "medium" sized style of this mask. This is a mast...

(1960s) An OA showroom display wall sample. Polychromed by LeRoy Schmaltz. Originally sold in the OA One auction as lot #862. 36"x12". VG+...

(1960s) This New Guinea wall figure maintains a nice patinated polychrome color treatment and has been a wall sample since the Philadelphia St. wareho

(1950s) Perhaps the most famous of the OA carving designs of all time. This New Guinea shield was created by LeRoy Schmaltz based on a museum specimen

(1960s) An absolute stunner! This is the master pattern carving from which all subsequent pieces were made from. A Substantial piece of art. The two...

(1960s) *Published full-page featured in the OCEANIC ARTS: The GODFATHERS of TIKI book, pp.151. One of the highlights of the OA collection: A large an

(1960s) One of the most classic, traditional looking vintage Tikis in the collection. This thick palm carving came from the Trader Vic's warehou...

(1960s) A rare find for the collector is this figural terrace post Tiki from the famed, Polynesian Village Apartment complex in Playa Del Rey, Califo

(1960s) A Richard Ellis-Andres Bumatay architectural post from the famed Polynesian Village Apartments in Playa Del Rey, California. *Special shippin

(1960s) A Richard Ellis-Andres Bumatay architectural post from the famed Polynesian Village Apartments in Playa Del Rey, California. *Special shippin

(1960s) A Richard Ellis-Andres Bumatay architectural post from the famed Polynesian Village Apartments in Playa Del Rey, California. *Special shippin

(1960s) A Richard Ellis-Andres Bumatay architectural post from the famed Polynesian Village Apartments in Playa Del Rey, California. *Special shippin

(1960s) A cornerstone piece for any collection! Here is an opportunity that doesn't come by every day: A gorgeous original restaurant carving fr...

(1960s) Very rare to find at this size. Carvings of this type were imported and offered by Sea & Jungle Imports and could be seen in their catal...

(1961) Here is an absolutely stunning carving that pretty much exemplifies the spirit of "Tiki". Another George Nakashima design with wond...

(1961) LOTS OF DETAIL PHOTOS TO SHOW YOU EVERY INCH OF TIKI GOODNESS! Here is an absolutely stunning carving that pretty much exemplifies the spirit

(1960s) Here it is! Your chance to add some serious Tiki mana to your bar or backyard paradise. The Hawaiian Hut was an incredible-kitchy restaurant,

(1960s) A first-class Marquesan structural post from the long shuttered Portland, Oregon Trader Vic's. Most of these posts, found throughout the...

(1960s) One of our favorite artifacts in the sale! This vintage carving comes from the vaunted Trader Vic's Warehouse Sale held in Oakland, CA o...

(1960s) An absolutely gorgeous carving, most probably custom created in the Tahitian islands specifically for Trader Vic's. It is believed that ...

(1960s) Here is an incredibly special Tiki. This stylized KU Tiki god has amazing carving detail and style. The rounded headdress is elaborate and goe

(1960s) Let's just say if you live in a studio apartment, this piece isn't for you. Trader Vic's is well known for it's high standar...

(1960s) A true stunner of tiki! This large figural column post was an architectural element made for Yue's LAHANI ALOHA in Redondo Beach, CA. Th...

(1970s) SIZE DOES MATTER! Here is one of the most outstanding, one-off creations by master Tiki carver, LeRoy E Schmaltz. This is one of the most impr