Whittier’s Oceanic Arts, delight of Tiki lovers around the world, is closing

Whittier’s Oceanic Arts, delight of Tiki lovers around the world, is closing

Since 1956, LeRoy Schmaltz and Bob Van Oosting have been carving and selling tiki- and Polynesian-inspired art and decor to restaurants, hotels and movie studios, especially Disney. But those days are coming to an end.
They are closing down their Whittier-based company, Oceanic Arts, located at 12414 Whittier Blvd., declaring that it’s time to retire.

Co-owners LeRoy Schmaltz, left, and Bob Van…

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