This is an actual coconut that has been hollowed out and carved to resemble a monkey head. There are variations. Some have hinged lids with natural fiber wrappings to keep the lid on. Some have a second piece of coconut shell inverted on bottom to use as a base. Some have straw holes drilled in. Many have markings. These types of coconut mugs have been used for many years and are often distributed by wholesalers to Tiki locations or sold as party supplies or tourist souvenirs to individual buyers.