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Dogbytes' Mess O Tiki~ Everything posted.. (update 9/24) |
dogbytes
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Joined: Mar 24, 2002
Posts: 2240
From: seattle, wa
|  Posted: 2005-09-05 4:36 pm Permalink
I’ve been talking about this in Shout for a few days now, and thought I should post in the forums.
I was first to reply to a Seattle Craigslist Ad that read "Witco cocktail table, also have tiki mug collection of about 40 pieces 150.00 Assorted Tiki collectibles, coco joes, some restaurant menus,and bar accessories. would prefer to sell as a collection. 100.00. Also have a set of 1940's Weil Ware dishes with bamboo motif.very beautiful. 100.00. these are extremely good prices for these extra cool treasures. I'll send pictures to those who are seriously interested.Ive been collecting tiki for about 15 years,so I know what I have."
would this be too good to be true? ~ NO
That’s the Assorted Tiki Collectibles. sold! I didn’t even take a picture of the mugs because I saw the Trader Vic’s Seathorse… I passed on the Witco, which was awesome, but just too darned large!
The best part of this story is that the seller, Dawn ~ is a local artist whose work, I’ve always admired. I purchased a couple pieces of her art!
I’m still sorting through boxes ~ taking pictures before finding space in the Rongorongo Room for my treasures. Look for more posts starting with Dogbytes Mess o Tiki(separated by category: wood, cocojoes, ephemera, mugs, art). will get it scanned and photographed as time permits!
elicia
the luckiest girl in the tiki universe.
contact me if you see something you'd like to trade!
[ This Message was edited by: dogbytes 2005-09-24 15:38 ]
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badmojo
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Joined: Apr 23, 2003
Posts: 666 | Posted: 2005-09-05 4:55 pm Permalink
Congrats on the Mother Load! AND a Coconut!!!
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FreddieBallsomic
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Joined: Aug 08, 2005
Posts: 626 | Posted: 2005-09-05 6:31 pm Permalink
Nice haul,DB. Did you happen to get any pics of the Witco piece?
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SilverLine
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Joined: Mar 02, 2004
Posts: 608
From: Kansas City
| Posted: 2005-09-05 7:28 pm Permalink
Fantastic finds!!!
Ya know how somebody inevitably sees something in a picture that has nothing to do with the intent of the post? Well, here goes . .
Is that a Nean rug from Ikea (the earth rug)?? I've been looking for one of those since they stopped selling them about three years ago! Anybody have any ideas where I could find one, PLEASE PM me!
We now return you to the original intent of this thread. Thanks!
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Sweet Daddy Tiki
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Posts: 1026
From: Edmonton
| Posted: 2005-09-05 11:00 pm Permalink
Is that a Moai tissue box?
Seriously, congrats. "Good score" would be an understatement.
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dogbytes
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Joined: Mar 24, 2002
Posts: 2240
From: seattle, wa
| Posted: 2005-09-05 11:56 pm Permalink
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On 2005-09-05 23:00, Sweet Daddy Tiki wrote:
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honest to god, it IS another tissue box! i was wondering who'd notice that first!
Freddy: a seattle TC person bought the witco, i'll let them post the pics.. (or i will in a few days if they dont!)
Silverline: the rug might have been for sale, but it was pretty well worn, do you want me to ask? i'm guessing shipping wouldnt be worth it (try craigslist.org)
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hewey
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Joined: Sep 14, 2004
Posts: 4270
From: Sydney, Australia
| Posted: 2005-09-06 06:59 am Permalink
Awesome score by dofbytes. Been teased with this for a few days now. Jealous.
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Tikiwahine
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Joined: Apr 09, 2003
Posts: 3288
From: Ontario, Canada
| Posted: 2005-09-06 10:56 am Permalink
Yayyy Dogbytes!
What fun that must have been, so do you have room for all this great stuff?
It's going to be fun finding the perfect spot for everything!
I can't wait to see it all in person.
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dogbytes
Grand Member (8 years)
Joined: Mar 24, 2002
Posts: 2240
From: seattle, wa
| Posted: 2005-09-11 6:52 pm Permalink
Dogbytes' Mess o Tiki: Mugs ~ Ok, finally got to look at and pick out and photograph my favorite mugs. The TV Seahorse is definitely the most rare in this lot!
The other is on page 47 of TQ
Brown Speckled tiki bowl (Stockton Islander?), unmarked (TQ 79) and Hukilau (TQ 38)
totems, unglazed (2 sets)
my favorites are the handmade ones made by Dawn
backside:
The rest: are ~ 3 Harvey's Sneaky Tikis, 6 Accoutrements wide mugs, 3 3 Face Buckets (1 unmarked, 1 Harvey's Lake Tahoe, Four Seas Seattle), 2 Trader Vics Coconuts, 3 2 Face Glass Mugs, 6 PMP, Orchids R-6 Bamboo, 2 Orchids Moai R-22, 2 Homemade Moai, Hawaiian Village Headhunter, 2 Black Moai, Trader Dicks, Tiki Creamer, Daga Warrior Kauai Resort Hotel, 2 "grandma/grandpa" Kava Cups, 2 AL Harrington and a bottle (TQ 155).
quite a boost to my collection, with spares to trade!
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rodeotiki
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Joined: Jan 21, 2004
Posts: 1513
From: calgary
| Posted: 2005-09-11 7:11 pm Permalink
Curse you and your great find !!!!
Just kidding . Way to go DB!!!!
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dogbytes
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Joined: Mar 24, 2002
Posts: 2240
From: seattle, wa
| Posted: 2005-09-14 11:22 am Permalink
Coco Joes & HIP
Why are these so difficult to photograph? And even harder to get clean!
In my Mess o Tiki, I received: Petroglyph ashtray (TQ 182), wall hanging (TQ 175), pipe ashtray (TQ 174), napkin holder( TQ 172), ashtray, 2 warriors, hula girl, surfer on wave, girl, menehune (he has a broken arm), henehune w/ bowl.
not coco joes or HIP this is Holo-Ka-Hana, this heavy figurine was made before Hawaii was a state!
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Sweet Daddy Tiki
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Joined: Jul 20, 2003
Posts: 1026
From: Edmonton
| Posted: 2005-09-14 2:30 pm Permalink
I agree, Coco Joe's are hard to photograph -- they suck up the available light like a black hole. You did a fine job though, the details are clearly visible. And I know what you mean about getting them clean -- it's like the dust of the ages settles in the cracks and never comes out no matter how well you wash them.
I really like the pattern on the petroglyph ashtray. Here's mine (Coco Joe's #269)
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[ This Message was edited by: Sweet Daddy Tiki 2008-05-23 12:58 ]
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dogbytes
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Joined: Mar 24, 2002
Posts: 2240
From: seattle, wa
| Posted: 2005-09-16 11:19 am Permalink
Here are the wood items in my Big Mess O Tiki:
War club 18" /Bora Bora Slit Drum/Candle Holders (?)
BoraBora Slit Drum ~ 24" long!
Treasure Craft S&P, Candle Holder, Wood Tiki (made in China, sold in Honolulu), Tiki Bell (made of clay)
Tiki 13" (unmarked)
Samoa Boat 25” long! & decorative spears(?)
Mask (14 x 26)
my favorite in this batch is a necklace by Al Evans ~ that’s Crazy Al ~ made in 96
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Tikiwahine
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Joined: Apr 09, 2003
Posts: 3288
From: Ontario, Canada
| Posted: 2005-09-16 11:27 am Permalink
Wow, great items!
I especially love the PNG mask! He's GREAT! Wonderful piece to hang in your home.
Yayy Elicia!!
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DawnTiki
Grand Member (first year) 
Joined: Sep 01, 2002
Posts: 1674
From: next stop Hulaville!
| Posted: 2005-09-16 1:01 pm Permalink
You've found the never ending Box O Tiki! I am sure of it! Man you are one lucky duck!
[ This Message was edited by: DawnTiki 2005-09-16 13:02 ]
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