Tiki Signs

Tiki Signs

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 indoor or outdoor living space.

There are various types of Tiki Signs from simple Aloha Signs to the more detailed Vintage hand carved Hawaiiana Signs. These signs are used for spaces that are meant to have a Tropical atmosphere. These places are usually Tiki bars, resorts, hotels and other places that have a laid-back and exotic atmosphere. Tiki signs are also popular with shops and other places that promote the surfer lifestyle.

There are simple Tiki signs that feature only carved letters created to evoke a Polynesian or Hawaiian theme, while there are Tiki signs with Tiki deities incorporated in them.

The designs are as varied as the locations or spaces they are used in and as colorful and as meaningful as the Polynesian culture. With the number of styles and materials of Tiki Signs it is easy to find one that will match your design needs.

Authentic Tiki signs are hand carved from different types of woods from bamboo to hard woods. The materials used and the design executed on the pieces depend on the purpose of the sign. Aloha and Welcome signs are often carved in hardwood and decorated with Hawaiian symbols such as Hibiscus, aquatic life and other animals that are endemic in Hawaii and other Central Eastern Polynesian locations. These signs often come in small sizes between 12 inches to 20 inches. There are also big Signs hand carved and painted on hardwoods such as life-sized vintage surf board signs.

Bamboo Tiki Signs often feature simple designs because they are often used in Tiki Huts, Hotels and resorts where there are already plenty of dcor and elements that depict the Tropics. These signs are just meant to communicate the name of the place, to mark restrooms and other spaces. But there are also Bamboo signs created with Tiki gods, such as Tiger Bamboo indoor sculptures that feature various facial expressions and hold various different meanings.

Driftwood Tiki signs are fantastic sign boards carved or painted on drift woods. These Tiki signs are also perfect for surf shops, resorts and in your home because of the texture and grain of the wood. Most Drift Wood Tiki Signs feature only letters or text to take advantage of the exquisite nature of the fantastic wood. When you have a beautiful, stained drift wood, there is often no need to add other design elements to the Tiki Sign.

Another beautiful Tiki Sign category is the Nautica Sign. Nautica Tiki Signs are often carved from traditional Hawaiian Paddles used in kayaks and canoes. They are beautiful because they represent the nautical culture of Polynesian countries. Kayaks and Canoes are often used in rituals and celebrations in Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures.