Clink coconut cocktails with gods of fire and foliage with this high-voltage tropical tiki tablescape.
Bold, playful, and full of personality this tiki god centerpiece is a total crowd-pleaser for Hawaiian luaus, summer birthday bashes, tropical bridal showers, and beach-themed receptions.
Hand-carved wooden tiki masks are Velcro-attached to glass vases, turning simple cylinders into fierce, double-faced island totems.
Lush tropical florals and greenery erupt from the tops of each tiki, giving the centerpiece a wild, living energy that feels straight from the jungle.
A vibrant mix of bold napkins, natural textures, and tropical accents creates a fully immersive, color-drenched island tablescape.
Products Featured with Links
- 19" Floral Tiki God Totem Mask - Pink
- 19" Headdress Tiki God Totem Mask - Green
- 12" Tiki God Totem Mask - Hot & Cool
- 12" Tiki God Totem Statue - Fire & Foliage
- 8" Wood Tiki God Totem Statue - Palm & Flower
- 8" Wood Tiki God Totem Statue - Turtle & Palm
- Mexican Lions Paw Scallop Shell
- Striped Metallic Wrapper Candy Scatter - Blue
Additional Supplies
- Velcro - general purpose
- 12" x 4.75" diameter glass vase
- 9" x 3.25" diameter glass vase X 2
- 7/8" diameter or larger bamboo pole
- Floral or craft foam
- Glass stones vase fill
- Artificial palm tree bush or fronds
- Large palm leaves X 4
- Tropical flower stems
Meet the Gods
- At the heart of this scene-stealer are three glass vases, wrapped in hand-carved wood masks.
- For each cylindrical glass vase, apply two horizontal strips of hook-side Velcro around the top and bottom.
- For glass vases, we used a large 12" x 4.75" diameter vase for the center, and 9" x 3.25" diameter vases for the sides.
- Stick loop-side Velcro to the back of each tiki mask where it will meet the vase.
- Press masks onto opposite sides of the vase to secure.
- Remove masks until ready to set in place.
Plant the Palm
- Add a dramatic tropical flourish with a palm tree focal point using a bamboo pole and faux fronds.
- Start by cutting the bamboo pole to your desired height.
- Check the top end of the bamboo to ensure it’s hollow and deep enough to hold palm frond ends.
- Tip: Bamboo has natural internal partitions—make sure the top section is open.
- Press the bottom of the pole into floral foam cut to fit snugly inside the glass vase.
- Hot glue the pole into the foam for stability, then place the foam and pole into the vase.
- Pour glass stones or beads into the vase around the bamboo pole to add weight and stability.
- Insert the artificial palm tree bush into the top of the bamboo pole.
- Alternatively: Bind individual palm fronds together and hot glue them into the top of the bamboo pole.
Set the Scene
- Position the center vase with palm tree and place the two side tiki vases.
- Attach tiki masks to each glass vase using Velcro.
- Flank each vase with tiki totems—use 12" tall totems for the center vase and 8" tall totems for the side vases.
- Secure artificial ferns to the tops of the tiki totems to look like they’re growing between the totems and vases.
- Lay palm leaves diagonally on each side of the tiki vases for added greenery and dimension.
- Add tropical flower stems to the side vases—real or artificial; we used plumeria for a fresh island touch.
- For glowing eyes & mouth, add battery-operated tealights, fairy lights, and/or glow sticks to the glass vases.
Guest Experience
- Complete the guest experience with tropical elegance at each place setting.
- Place a round rattan placemat centered at each seat.
- Lay a folded napkin vertically across the placemat in alternating sunset-bright colors: pink, green, orange, yellow.
- Drape the napkin so it cascades off the front edge of the table, adding flow and movement to the setting.
- Center a large Lion's Paw Scallop seashell on top of each napkin as a decorative accent.
Reverse View
- Feature different hand-carved faces on the reverse side to add more personality and detail from every angle.
- This tiki god table design makes every seat a front row ticket to paradise.
Coordinating Napkins
Celebrate your personal style by combining bold contrast, vibrant color, and handcrafted details to create a centerpiece that’s uniquely joyful and unforgettable.
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