If you have children, chances are good that your children will eventually want to visit Disneyland. While you’re there, be sure to check out the unique tiki culture on display. Both the Polynesian Resort and the Enchanted Tiki Room grew out of Walt Disney’s desire to showcase island culture with a tiki room theme. Both opened at a time when tiki décor was quite popular on the mainland, and these attractions have remained popular ever since. They.. more

Tiki culture first came into American consciousness in the 1930s, when Texas-born Ernest Raymond Beaumont-Gantt, who had journeyed throughout the South Pacific, opened Don the Beachcomber restaurant in Hollywood. The Polynesian-themed restaurant offered Cantonese cuisine and exotic rum concoctions in a tropical ambiance of blazing torches, leis and brightly colored fabrics.Following the standard set by the Beachcomber, Trader Vic (Victor Bergeron) established his first.. more

Tiki Masks are carved wooden masks that represent deities or gods from the Hawaiian and Polynesian Culture. They are used as home decor and they also serve various purposes such as warding off evil spirits and increasing the owners fertility! They hold such high significance in the Polynesian culture that they, along with other Tiki sculptures, have become defining symbols of the Tiki culture. Many of the Tiki Masks are designed based on the four main gods. Kane is the.. more

Aloha!Constant outdoor use can be very hard on wooden statues and totems - if they are not made from the right wood.That's why all our best quality Tiki Statues and Totems are hand-carved from Acacia wood, otherwise known by its Hawaiian name, Monkey Pod.Acacia is a dense, naturally resinous hardwood which is perfect for outdoor use and (by it's very nature)....resists penetration by water and will not stain..naturally repels insects!Beautifully hand-carved by our.. more

Our best quality statues, totems and masks are hand-carved from Acacia wood, otherwise known by its Hawaiian name, Monkey Pod. Monkey pod became popular in the United States after the second world war when soldiers returned carrying souvenirs of tiki totems back to their families. To this day, we have many people tell us "I have a bowl just like that which my mother passed down to me years ago and we still use it today!"Acacia is a dense, naturally resinous hardwood.. more

Although Tiki culture was introduced to American consciousness in the 1930s, it was in 1959 when Hawaii was made the last state of the US that interest in Hawaiian and Polynesian culture became widespread. Tiki-themed restaurants, hut bars, artwork, music as well as every day things such as poles, mugs, masks, torches and knick-knacks surged in popularity. Tiki was thus integrated into the American way of life.These days, we are seeing a rebirth of interest in Tiki as.. more

Tiki Signs are more than just wooden boards that announce the name of a Tiki bar, surf shop or some other establishment, they are real works of art that depict various Polynesian flora, fauna and other symbols. Tiki Signs convey the Polynesian lifestyle and provide an authentic Polynesian feel to any space. There are various types of Tiki Signs from simple Aloha Signs to the more detailed Vintage Hawaiiana Signs.  These signs are used for spaces that are meant to.. more

Tiki sculptures hold significant value in Polynesian culture. A Tiki statue is a large wood carving that represents a Polynesian tiki god or a specific “mana”. The gods or the “mana” were conveyed through the face of the sculpture or through the other symbols included in the sculpture.  Although Tiki sculptures are not evaluated on the same level as other arts, they are still considered valuable for what they represent.  The Tiki is one.. more

I have a couple of Tiki Tattoos; both done by Dirk Hays at East Atlanta Tattoo. I highly recommend Dirk, I love his style.Recognize the guy at the top of the first tiki totem? He's sitting on the beach on the second tat - and he's also in our logo!I've always been a fan of old-style pinups - pinup girls as drawn back before the WWII - so the second tattoo incorporates both.You can also see my love for hibiscus. I love its shape and association with Hawaiian Tiki culture.. more