The Eagle Bomb tiki mug is a military-themed ceramic creation by Clandestine Ceramics, an artistic brand founded by U.S. Navy veteran Brad Hill. The mug represents a shift toward military-inspired designs from the artist's previous work under the name Haven Cove Customs.Â
Haven Cove Customs (2019-2024). Owners Brad Hill and his partner, Sara, operated their ceramics studio which focused on nautical and pirate-themed pottery, including tiki-inspired items. In 2024, the brand was renamed Clandestine Ceramics, shifting its focus toward military themes, likely reflecting Hill's experience as a Navy veteran. Clandestine Ceramics emphasizes its veteran-owned, handmade nature in its marketing.Â
The Eagle Bomb tiki mug is part of this shift to a military-inspired aesthetic. While the "tiki" genre often refers to Polynesian-inspired art, Clandestine Ceramics' mugs use the form of a ceramic drinking vessel to honor military service members and themes. The mug features a bald eagle perched atop a large bomb. It is not a traditional tiki design but rather an interpretation of the ceramic drinkware style with a completely different theme. As with most of Hill's ceramics, the Eagle Bomb is produced in limited, handmade batches. This scarcity makes his mugs sought-after by collectors, both within the tiki community and among those interested in his military-themed work. He sells his work through "mug drops" announced on his social media, with items available on a first-come, first-served basis.
