The Taboo Islanders have been busy this week! We've got a small batch of new original paintings, all made in the stenciled graffiti / street art style. They are available now on our site, ebay, and etsy!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
More Woodrow Mugs!
The islanders have finished another batch of unique Woodrow the 2nd mugs. Get one now before they are gone! For sale now in the Taboo Island Ebay Store.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Hand Carved Pendants by Hottiki
The Taboo Islanders are excited to announce a new line of amazing tiki carvings by Orange County tiki carver and artist Hottiki! First off are his wonderful tiki pendants which are available now. Each is hand carved from exotic South Seas wood such as koa, teak, mango monkeypod, rattan and more. No two are alike! They have a great retro modern look - simple, witco like forms with intricate tattoo designs carved in.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Woodrow the 2nd Tiki Mugs by Squid from Taboo Island
The islanders have finally finished their first batch of Woodrow the 2nd tiki mugs by Squid! He is the reworked version of the 2011 Luau at the Lake mug. Each one of these is made as a custom one off with no two alike and limited to the life of the molds. On ebay now as an easy but it now! Check them out here!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Tiki Wonderland 5 - December 3rd
It's that time of year again, time to get all your tiki Christmas shopping done. Which means it's time for the annual Tiki Wonderland art show at the Tonga Hut. This is number 5!! They will also be celebrating the GRAND RE-OPENING of the Tonga Hut. Taboo Island and other vendors will be set up outside from 12 to 4:30, and then the party moves inside with great drinks and the Glasgow Tiki Shakers playing from 5 to 8! Tonga Hut - 12808 Victory Blvd. - North Hollywood. Click here for more info.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Even the Taboo Island natives decorate a Christmas tree and prepare for Santa's arrival during the holiday season. Only thing different is that Santa comes via seaplane! They finally got off their butts and got some of our xmas ornaments up on the website. Check them out here!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Vintage Travel Trailer Signs
Inspired by the recent Mojave Oasis tiki and travel trailer event, the Taboo Island natives have created a whole series of vintage travel trailer signs, using logos and emblems from the actual trailers of the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Everything from classic Airstreams and Shasta Trailers to the fun Flamingo and Serro Scotty campers.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Tiki Bob Vintage Signs
The natives at Taboo Island just finished a small batch of vintage tiki bar signs, all dedicated to one of the most famous Polynesian Pop icons - Tiki Bob! These were produced as part of the Tiki Bob Art Show that was held at the Tonga Hut, North Hollywood in March, 2011. These 1950s graphics come from menus, matchbooks, and signs from that wonderful tiki bar and restaurant in San Francisco.
As always, these wood signs are made out of recycled and reused wood and paint. 100% environmentally friendly!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Squid Super Sale 3.0
Taboo Island is proud to announce the third run of the Squid Super Sale.
Celebrating his 10th anniversary in the Tiki movement, artist Squid has decided to release many mugs from his personal stash back into the wild. These are all factory samples or artist proofs with test glazes of mugs that he designed or sculpted. Lots of very rare and early Tiki Farm mugs! As proof that they come from his own collection, each mug is signed by Squid and comes with a certificate of authenticity as well. Squid has authorized Taboo Island to conduct this sale, going on right now on eBay.
Auctions end Monday, so check them out here!
Here's a quick sampling of some of the great mugs for sale now.
Celebrating his 10th anniversary in the Tiki movement, artist Squid has decided to release many mugs from his personal stash back into the wild. These are all factory samples or artist proofs with test glazes of mugs that he designed or sculpted. Lots of very rare and early Tiki Farm mugs! As proof that they come from his own collection, each mug is signed by Squid and comes with a certificate of authenticity as well. Squid has authorized Taboo Island to conduct this sale, going on right now on eBay.
Auctions end Monday, so check them out here!
Here's a quick sampling of some of the great mugs for sale now.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Southern California Slack Key Festival - Redondo Beach - Jan. 23
Taboo Island will be vending out at the Southern California Slack Key Festival in Redondo Beach on the 23rd. Come by and say aloha!
Here's some info from their press release:
KALA KOA PRESENTS THE 2011 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SLACK KEY FESTIVAL
The biggest Hawaiian music concert event outside Hawaii returns to Los Angeles January 23, 2011
WHEN: January 23, 2011
WHERE: Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach CA 90278
TIME: 2pm - 5pm (Island Marketplace featuring island-themed food and gifts opens at 11am)
TICKETS & INFO: http://www.slackkeyfest.com
(REDONDO BEACH, CA) On January 23, 2011, Kala Koa Entertainment will present the highly anticipated 4th Annual Southern California Slack Key Festival at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, a showcase of the best Hawaiian slack key guitarists in the world, all on one stage.
The 2011 lineup features Cyril Pahinui (son of Gabby Pahinui) performing with GRAMMY winner Jeff Peterson, Guitar magazine Guitar Superstar finalist Makana, three-time GRAMMY winner George Kahumoku, Jr with internationally renowned steel guitar player Bob Brozman, slack key guitarist and falsetto singer Gary Haleamau and - for the first time - the legendary slack key master Keola Beamer (Honolulu City Lights)together with one of Hawaii's top female vocalists Raiatea Helm.
The Festival - the first one of its kind anywhere outside Hawaii - set a major milestone for Hawaiian music events on the mainland when it debuted in 2008 and has already garnered a huge loyal following - creating, cultivating, and renewing interest in Hawaii and its music.
What is Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Music?
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (ki ho'alu) is truly one of the world’s great acoustic guitar traditions, considered to be one of the oldest music traditions to still be a viable (other than just historical) part of a modern culture. Ki ho'alu, which literally means to "loosen the key," is the Hawaiian language name for the solo finger-picked style unique to Hawaii. In this tradition, the strings (or "keys") are "slacked" to produce many different tunings, which usually contain a major chord, or a chord with a major 7th note, or sometimes one with a 6th note in it. Each tuning produces a lingering sound behind the melody and has a characteristic resonance and fingering.
Proud sponsors of the 2011 Southern California Slack Key Festival: Trader Vic's L.A. LIVE, Bruddah's Hawaiian Food, Sun Noodles, PRIMO Beer, Bridges Design Group
Here's some info from their press release:
KALA KOA PRESENTS THE 2011 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SLACK KEY FESTIVAL
The biggest Hawaiian music concert event outside Hawaii returns to Los Angeles January 23, 2011
WHEN: January 23, 2011
WHERE: Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach CA 90278
TIME: 2pm - 5pm (Island Marketplace featuring island-themed food and gifts opens at 11am)
TICKETS & INFO: http://www.slackkeyfest.com
(REDONDO BEACH, CA) On January 23, 2011, Kala Koa Entertainment will present the highly anticipated 4th Annual Southern California Slack Key Festival at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, a showcase of the best Hawaiian slack key guitarists in the world, all on one stage.
The 2011 lineup features Cyril Pahinui (son of Gabby Pahinui) performing with GRAMMY winner Jeff Peterson, Guitar magazine Guitar Superstar finalist Makana, three-time GRAMMY winner George Kahumoku, Jr with internationally renowned steel guitar player Bob Brozman, slack key guitarist and falsetto singer Gary Haleamau and - for the first time - the legendary slack key master Keola Beamer (Honolulu City Lights)together with one of Hawaii's top female vocalists Raiatea Helm.
The Festival - the first one of its kind anywhere outside Hawaii - set a major milestone for Hawaiian music events on the mainland when it debuted in 2008 and has already garnered a huge loyal following - creating, cultivating, and renewing interest in Hawaii and its music.
What is Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Music?
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (ki ho'alu) is truly one of the world’s great acoustic guitar traditions, considered to be one of the oldest music traditions to still be a viable (other than just historical) part of a modern culture. Ki ho'alu, which literally means to "loosen the key," is the Hawaiian language name for the solo finger-picked style unique to Hawaii. In this tradition, the strings (or "keys") are "slacked" to produce many different tunings, which usually contain a major chord, or a chord with a major 7th note, or sometimes one with a 6th note in it. Each tuning produces a lingering sound behind the melody and has a characteristic resonance and fingering.
Proud sponsors of the 2011 Southern California Slack Key Festival: Trader Vic's L.A. LIVE, Bruddah's Hawaiian Food, Sun Noodles, PRIMO Beer, Bridges Design Group
Friday, January 7, 2011
Castaway Ceramics Tiki Mugs by Squid
This just in! - A few crates of Castaway Ceramics mugs by Squid have washed ashore on the beaches of Taboo Island. The local natives were more concerned with the wood from the crates to make some "home improvements", so they've decide to put the mugs up for sale! We have the whole line up for sale now on the website, and at new, lower prices! Check them out here!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Don the Beachcomber, Huntington Beach - December 18
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Tiki Wonderland at the Tonga Hut - December 11
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Squid Super Sale 2.0
Oops! Squid did it again!
He was so happy how his first sale went that he has decided to release a lot more of his tiki mug collection back into the wild!
Same as the first one:
Celebrating his 10th anniversary in the Tiki movement, artist Squid has decided to release many mugs from his personal stash back into the wild. These are all factory samples or artist proofs with test glazes of mugs that he designed or sculpted. Lots of very rare and early Tiki Farm mugs! As proof that they come from his own collection, each mug is signed by Squid and comes with a certificate of authenticity as well. Squid has authorized Taboo Island to conduct the sale, going on right now on eBay.
Check them out here!
Here's a couple of the highlights of the sale:
He was so happy how his first sale went that he has decided to release a lot more of his tiki mug collection back into the wild!
Same as the first one:
Celebrating his 10th anniversary in the Tiki movement, artist Squid has decided to release many mugs from his personal stash back into the wild. These are all factory samples or artist proofs with test glazes of mugs that he designed or sculpted. Lots of very rare and early Tiki Farm mugs! As proof that they come from his own collection, each mug is signed by Squid and comes with a certificate of authenticity as well. Squid has authorized Taboo Island to conduct the sale, going on right now on eBay.
Check them out here!
Here's a couple of the highlights of the sale:
Monday, October 11, 2010
2010 Squid Super Sale on eBay
Celebrating his 10th anniversary in the Tiki movement, artist Squid has decided to release many mugs from his personal stash back into the wild. These are all factory samples or artist proofs with test glazes of mugs that he designed or sculpted. Lots of very rare and early Tiki Farm mugs! As proof that they come from his own collection, each mug is signed by Squid and comes with a certificate of authenticity as well. Squid has authorized Taboo Island to conduct the sale on eBay now.
Here's a quick example of some of the tiki goodness - an unnumbered artist proof of the Shag Enchanted Tiki Room 40th Anniversary mug, the limited edition Tiki Magazine moai, and a super early and rare Headhunter mug from 2000!
Here's a quick example of some of the tiki goodness - an unnumbered artist proof of the Shag Enchanted Tiki Room 40th Anniversary mug, the limited edition Tiki Magazine moai, and a super early and rare Headhunter mug from 2000!
Friday, October 1, 2010
3 New Images by Kirby
Well, Kirby took a long overdue vacation to Taboo Island, and he was kidnapped by the natives! He is now chained to a coconut tree to spend the rest of his live painting here. Here's 3 new images that are available now, with more to come later! Presenting "Searching for Surf", "Voodoo", and "Fish"!
New Gecko Mugs Added to the Website
Aloha!
Just a quick note to let everyone know that we have a bunch of new Gecko mugs added to the website. Some of you may have seen some of these at Oasis, but most are newer designs including PNG drums, bowls, moai, seahorses and more. As a bonus, many of them are even on sale! Pick one up before they're gone. Here's a couple pics:
Mahalo!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
All Rise for the Mystic Imperial Potentate!
Finally, some new dead shriners now available, all with the new and improved lava rock eyeball!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
New Tiki Oasis Sideshow Banners by Thor
Some of you may have already picked these up from us at Oasis, but for those of you who couldn't make it, the Tiki Oasis banners featuring Marina the Mermaid, King Kukulele, Tana the Tattooed Lady and Crazy Al are up on Taboo Island now.
In full character with the 2010 Tiki Oasis Tenth Anniversary theme, "Extravaganza", Artist Tom Thordarson, better known as Thor, has created a series of epic stage banners through hand painted imagery and digital typography to celebrate four of Oasis' featured performers. These banners, capturing the character of both the performer featured and the hint of old style side show art served as both the stage backdrops in large scale and these mini poster prints to commemorate this special event.
In full character with the 2010 Tiki Oasis Tenth Anniversary theme, "Extravaganza", Artist Tom Thordarson, better known as Thor, has created a series of epic stage banners through hand painted imagery and digital typography to celebrate four of Oasis' featured performers. These banners, capturing the character of both the performer featured and the hint of old style side show art served as both the stage backdrops in large scale and these mini poster prints to commemorate this special event.
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