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**** A TRUE ANTIQUE- VINTAGE TIKI MUG - 1962 ****
If you are seeking out Rare, Primitive and some of the earliest Tiki Mugs, this might be one for your collection. This is an Ultra Rare - Historical - Holy Grail mug for many Tikiphile(s) Collectors and not too many survived, since it was available 62 years ago back in 1962. Here is your opportunity to add this Special highly coveted piece to your collection.\"TIKI FIGURES\" were not really introduced into Tiki Mugs until the the late 1950s, So this is actually an example of one of the earlier Tiki Mugs ever made.....a primitive specimen indeed! This mug was made for production and sale at the Hawaii Pavilion at the 1962 Seattle World\'s Fair. Not sure how many different color glazes there were but this one is A two toned Purple with an almost iridescent Blue Hue glaze.The front features a prominent Andres Bumatay Tiki design and on the back, a striking raised scene of the Space Needle theme icon of the Fair. Nice tall size 7.5\" tall x3\"dia There are NO CRACKS, just some teeny tiny flea bites here and there mostly on bottom, but does not take anything away from this Early Vintage Artifact! It\'s extremely rare to find this mug in this condition, let alone find this mug in general! A true piece of Tiki Mug/Hawaiiana history. Please see all pictures for extra details and ask any questions. Some historical photos from the fair & pavillion are included for reference only.\"When the idea was kindled for a Hawaii Pavillion at the Seattle World\'s Fair, the civic-minded business men back of the project agreed that all efforts must be pointed toward a single goal: To create, in Seattle, an exhibit representative of Island lore and culture, one that would be entirely appropriate of the traditions and hopes of the nation\'s newest state, and one which, above all, would capture the true spirit of Aloha.\"
\"To house this exhibit, a large peak-roofed structure of contemporary Polynesian architecture was erected. The traditional Polynesian \"longhouse\" was reshaped into a 12-sided \"circle\" encompassing a 600-seat theater in which Polynesia\'s golden-skinned entertainers could perform for World Fair audiences.\"
The Palm Trees planted at the Pavillion were actually shipped all the way from Hawaii :down:
*\"Theater lights dim, a haunting blast sounds on the ancient conch shell and the Polynesian Revue transforms the World\'s Fair play-goeer into a musical wonderalnd of the Islands. During this armchair journey to Polynesia you savor authentic Island lore and culture, both old and new, in a spectacular revue which ranges fro mthe beautiful and romantic hula of Hawaii into the exciting, pulsating drum dances of Tahiti and the savage, tribal and ritual dances of Samoa and Tahiti.
Every performer in the Polynesian Playhouse is Island born and reared, and was selected personally by Entertainment Director Sonny Nicholas in a mammoth talent hunt which ranged from Hawaii to the far islands of Tahiti and Samoa.
Starring in the hula solo is Kauionalani Dowsett. A familiar name to Islanders and visitors alike, she has thrilled audiences at leading Hawaiian resorts and hotels with her enchanting presentations. The Tahitian princess is lovely Lona Tika, whose precision movements delivered at a machine-gun tempo are an unforgettable highlight of the Polynesian Review. Nine other dancing girls are in the show, along with such spectacular performers as Faauila Malala, the Samoan Sword Dancer and fire Walker. The unique harmony of the Hilo Hawaiians is the musical feature of the show - a most memorable \"visit\" to the Islands.\"*
