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Have no idea if this is a vase or a cup. Is 6 inches tall and 4 inches wide. A frosty glass with grinning (I think) face on one side and growling (I think) face on the other . No kind of mark. Just curious as to what this is supposed to symbolize.
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looks like a souvenir tiki mug from Disney's Polynesian Village
Thanks Tallcakes, I have been there many years ago so maybe that's where it came from. Thanks again!
Yes, see them on eBay. You're the best!
Thanks Bellin, Tallcakes let me know it is a souvenir from Disney World Polynesian Resort. At least I know I don't have an evil god in my house:)
Thanks mustang
Thanks Petey
I'm tempted by these too. But Tall Cakes is right. Break out the blender and fill her up
If i bought it it was so long ago don't remember. Probably box lot at auction.
Thanks epson
ANYTHING Tiki-related sells well on feebay!
Thanks Celiene. Only one problem, I don't sell anything:)