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(1960s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - This piece actually came from another source but is identical to the type and timeframe of the other MAI-KAI PNG

(1950s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - Another MAI-KAI salvage piece. SEE COLOR PHOTO OF THIS EXACT SHIELD IN SITU. This is the larger of the OA shields

(1950s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - In the late 1950s, celebrated art director and designer George Nakashima was brought into the refurb process at t

(1950s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - RARE. Here is another early Schmaltz-Van Oosting design, carved by Bob Van Oosting during the early period when h

(1950s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - This gorgeous carving was a perennial OA item and was used in the outdoor dining areas of the MAI-KAI. The posts

(1950s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - Another piece of MAI-KAI history. An early Schmaltz-Van Oosting/OA #152 Tahitian Tiki Post that was installed in

(1950s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - Another early OA Tiki post salvaged from the MAI-KAI renovations of the late 1960s. This is a cut single level, d

(1950s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - Another OA design from the original catalog #158 Bora Bora post. This carving has a section cut out on the back o

(1950s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - This gorgeous carving was a perennial OA item and was used in the outdoor dining areas of the MAI-KAI. The posts

(1950s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - As in the previous lot, this is another early OA piece custom made for the MAI-KAI. We are fairly certain this is

(1960s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - AN ICON OF THE MAI-KAI! These famous "Janus" poles were initially designed by famed commercial art di...

(1950s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - Here is a substantial piece of the glorious MAI-KAI from its inception. Also, a hand carved catalog item form Sch

(1960s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - Here is a rare opportunity: This gorgeous "MASTER CARVING" is the original from which all copies of t...

(1960s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - Handsome plaster casting of a wall niche of Prince Rama made for the new Bangkok Room and its immediate surroundi

(1960s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - Just as in Lot #445, here is another insanely rare item: The master wood carving for the ornate temple columns yo

(1960s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - A wonder 9" diameter glass fishing float in rare aqua color. Comes from the MAI-KAI. *BOOZE CAVE COLLECTIO...

(1950s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - From the workshop of LeRoy Schmaltz and Bob Van Oosting at The Big Green Barn comes this very early lighting crea

(1950s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - Here is a very special opportunity to acquire one of the iconic interior lamps from the mythic MAI-KAI of Ft Laud

(1950s) TREASURES FROM THE MAI-KAI - Here is a significant artifact of Polynesian Pop history! Some of the lighting at the MAI-KAI is so iconic, they

(1900s) Pair of Early 20th Century Siamese Ramayana Dancing Warrior Figures. Prince Rama dancing figures. Exotic figures such as this were scooped up

(1950s-60s) Absolutely gorgeous Tiki themed Tapa pattern gift wrapping paper from the period. 100 ft. long roll. *BOOZE CAVE COLLECTION. VG+. 3.25&q...

(1950s) For a short period before they officially became Oceanic Arts, Bob Van Oosting and LeRoy Schmaltz ran an early party rentals business. Eventua

(1960s) Absolutely one of the best, most graphic Polynesian motel brochures which are a field of collecting all to itself. The Hawaiian Isle on Miami

(1960s) Gorgeous drink coaster for the MAI-KAI featuring the entrance view of the venue. *BOOZE CAVE COLLECTION. VG+ with light creasing and wear. 5.5

(1950s) A classic Hawaii coaster from the Surf Rider on Waikiki. *BOOZE CAVE COLLECTION. VG+. 3.5"dia.

(1940s) An elusive cocktail napkins from the legendary Skipper Kent's! *BOOZE CAVE COLLECTION. VG+ with typical wear. 4.75"x4.75".

(1960s) A rare napkin from the famous PAGO PAGO in Long Beach, CA. A stained item, yet an elusive venue artifact. *BOOZE CAVE COLLECTION. VG with some

(1950s) Superb cocktail napkin with striking graphic of a Tiki from the TAHIKI restaurant and bar in Cincinnati, Ohio. An elusive venue for collectors

(1960s) Heddy's Hawaiian Room is one of those mythic mid-century Polynesian venues that carried a great reputation and following of visitors and...

(1960s) Handsome paper grouping from the famous BALI HAI of Shelter Island in San Diego, CA. Features a dinner menu, graphic cocktail napkin and two m

(1960s) *SVEN KIRSTEN KOLLECTION. Postcard with image of the interior of the Memphis, TN restaurant. VG+ with light creasing. 5.5"x3.5".

(1960s) A very rare brochure from legendary exotic decor supplier, Sea & Jungle in Glendale, CA. This is their highly coveted "Decorative L...

(1960s) DICE INC was a supplier of theatrical and exotic decor in Southern California. This card features some of their Polynesian tropical decor incl

(1960s) Anything from KELBO'S is pretty hard to come by. Here is a beautiful and informative color fold out brochure for the venue on Pico Blvd ...

(1941) Consists of 7 unique tent cards with 14 signature cocktails, each one sounding better than the next! Nice illustrations of Beachcomber libation

(1950s) Great Hawaii history document! Historic development plan by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser to transform the western end of Waikiki into a self

(1963) Fantastic tropical cocktail recipe book form 1963 from two veteran bartenders of the Polyneisan booze trade! Great breakdowns of famous cocktai

(1967) We're sorry. There's nothing cooler than TIKI GARDENS and TRADER FRANK in Tikidom. Here's a recipe book from Trader Frank's g...

(1960s) Both this and the matching dinner menu from the Kahiki in Columbus, Ohio are some of the most striking menus of the Polynesian Pop era. This f

(1960s) This features the tri-fold cover of the famed Kahiki Moai fireplace that dominated the main dining room of the venue.VG+ with minor edge wear

(1970s) A rare keepsake form Danny Balsz's Polynesian fever dream, THE TIKIS in Monterey Park, CA. This large matchbook features glorious color ...

(1960s) The SOUTH PACIFIC in Hallandale, Florida opened in 1959 and it was far more than just a Polynesian restaurant and lounge. It was an entire ent

(1960s) Handsome drink menu from "THE POLYNESIAN" in Torrance, CA with drinks laid out in MILD, MEDIUM, STRONG and COMMUNAL/HOT FAVORITES....

(1960s) *SVEN KIRSTEN KOLLECTION. Menu cover from the Jensen Beach, FL location of Hollywood actress turned restaurateur, Frances Langford. Just the c

(1960s) From the mythic venue out of the Stardust casino in Las Vegas came the grand, AKU AKU! Known for its unique blend of South Seas escapism compl

(1960s) Similar to the dinner menu of the previous lot is this graphic cocktail list from the AKU AKU. A very rare menu. *BOOZE CAVE COLLECTION. VG+ w

(1960s) A very elaborate venue in SoCal was The Tahitian in Pasadena, CA on Colorado Blvd. Eventually, a second location opened in Studio City, only 1

(1960s) "Polynesian Traders" was a contemporary decor company to OA. It was located in Huntington Beach, CA and owned by DOUG BRANCH. 20 p...

(1980s) A 1980s reprint of the 1940s Vic's paper drink coasters. Bagged set of 25 from OA. *BOOZE CAVE COLLECTION. VG+ sealed in bag. Slight cre...

(1950s) Set of two original Trader Vic's chopsticks issued at all locations in the 50s and 60s. Both sets have the Trader Vic's name branded...