This is a mug shaped like a tikified version of the helmet belonging to the Rocketeer.

The Rocketeer is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books originally published by Pacific Comics. Created by writer/artist Dave Stevens, the character first appeared in 1982 and is a homage to the Saturday matinee serial heroes from the 1930s through the 1950s. The Rocketeer's secret identity is Cliff Secord, a stunt pilot who discovers a mysterious jetpack that allows him to fly. His adventures are set in Los Angeles and New York in 1938, and Stevens gave them a retro, nostalgic feel influenced by the King of the Rocket Men and Commando Cody movie serials (both from Republic Pictures), and a love interest inspired by pinup diva Bettie Page. The Rocketeer character was also adapted into the 1991 Walt Disney Pictures film The Rocketeer by director Joe Johnston.

Tikiland Trading gives their version the following backstory:

"Legend has it that a beachcomber castaway, a bombardier from a downed Flying Fortress, in the South Pacific during WWII had to fashion a helmet from coconuts and driftwood for when he strapped himself to a Mai Tai fueled rocket in an attempt to get off the island. The wood finish glaze will rocket your Jet Pilot or flaming drinks to new heights! Last known whereabouts of The Beachcomber Bombardier are unknown… but we picked up his helmet back where it began, on the beach!"

Designed by Tiki tOny and sculpted by THOR. Produced by Tikiland Trading Co.

Only available to Club 33 Members. This mug celebrates the Club 33 Summer of Tiki Takeover as well as the 25th anniversary of the Indiana Jones ride. The three corners feature rising Cobras ready to strike. Each of the three flat panel sides features one of the boons Mara will grant you, as long as you don’t look him in the eye! The basic shape of the vessel is inspired by the mural inside the temple, where Mara is pouring out the waters of youth. Designed and sculpted by Tim Wollweber and Marcus Gonzalez. Glazed in brown. Used to serve the “Guards of Mara” cocktail.

Followed by a second edition in dark purple glaze.

This Signature Trader Vic's San Jose Mug is fashioned after a design on a Marquesan Drum. Used to serve "The Pilo Pilo" -- a rum libation with a hint of spice created as the signature cocktail for Trader Vic's San Jose.

Capacity: 16 Fluid Ounces.

Part of a set of 3 separate pieces. The Willy Wonka Geeki Tikis set features Willy Wonka (as portrayed by Gene Wilder) donning his infamous top hat, flanked by two Oompa Loompa mini muglets. The Willy Wonka Geeki Tikis mug holds 18 ounces and the Oompa Loompa mini muglets hold 2 ounces each.

Part of a set of 3 separate pieces. The Willy Wonka Geeki Tikis set features Willy Wonka (as portrayed by Gene Wilder) donning his infamous top hat, flanked by two Oompa Loompa mini muglets. The Willy Wonka Geeki Tikis mug holds 18 ounces and the Oompa Loompa mini muglets hold 2 ounces each.

This mug was inspired by a tattoo of a tiki and hula girl which was in turn inspired by a Tiki Farm tiki mug (created for the now defunct Hale Tiki) which Basement Kahuna designed. Mokai has more defined eyes, a toothier mouth, and is glazed in brown.

From Max's website:

"This mug was designed by California artist Shag. It’s based on an Andres Bumatay carving that can be found inside Max’s South Seas. The carving’s original home was the Village Apartments, Playa del Rey, CA, a Polynesian-themed apartment complex. Luckily, it was salvaged by collector Jordan Reichek when the apartment complex was torn down.

This carving is now mounted on the A-frame back bar inside Max’s (see photo.)

In our Grand Rapids ceramic studio, Max’s has produced 100 mugs in this Leopard glaze color. Each mug is numbered on the bottom and includes a numbered certificate of authenticity.

More info about the Village Apartments:

Located in a surprisingly welcomed proximity just over 3200 feet from the North tarmac of the Los Angeles Airport, The Polynesian Village Apartment complex was the epitome of primitive, space-age bachelor pad living for 1962. Designed again by prolific mid-century architects, Armet & Davis, the immersive environment featured a stylishly themed atmosphere, complete with 24/7 flaming gas Tiki torches and cascading lava rock waterfalls. Made in a series of three sister developments across Los Angeles county, the dingbat cubist apartment structures were adorned with redwood carvings by the renowned sculptor team of Andres Bumatay and Richard Ellis. Astonishingly, no two figures are alike and the contemporary free form nature of these rescued artifacts endure as the quintessential definition of 'Tiki-Modern'."

In addition to this artist proof, the Pau Meli design was also produced in three other different glazes and quantities of each: Avocado & Orange (200), a Leopard glaze (100), and a Rainbow glaze (25).

This three-piece set is the most intricate ceramic creation that Chris Shima had made up to this point. Limited to 50 pieces, each set shows the sinking of the HMS Vernon by a giant squid (kraken).

The three pieces included (1) The Bow and Fo'c'sle with Squid's Head and Eye Exposed, measuring 9″L x 5″W x 7.5″H (2) The Stern and Captain's Cabin Section with LED Light, measuring 5″L x 5″W x 5.5″H (3) Tentacle Wrapped Around Remaining Rum Barrels, measuring 4″L x 3″W x 1.25″H.

From MONDO:

"Recognizing that everyone gets thirstier watching a fight (tell us we're wrong), we have our Our Godzilla vs. Kong: Kong Tiki Mug - Matte Black, as well as a Skull Island variant (limited to 500 pieces in brown). Designed by our own Mike Bonanno and sculpted by Tufan Sezer and Mike Bonanno. Raise up your mugs to the mighty Kong!"

This mug is an imaginative morphing of Lono Imagery with that of Captain Cook.

Some Native Hawaiians may have misidentified Captain James Cook as Lono's incarnation, which may have later caused Cook's death (see Third voyage of James Cook). It is uncertain whether Cook was mistaken for the god Lono, or one of several historical or legendary figures also named Lono-i-ka-Makahiki. It was traditionally held that the god Lono had appeared as a human who then established games and the annual taxing. Before departing to "Kahiki", he promised returning "by sea on the canoes ʻAuwaʻalalua".

This was the second release in Smuggler's Cove's covid mug sales.

Designed by Little Grass Shack (formerly known as Cheeky Tiki), this big barrel stack bowl measures approximately 10"W x 5"D x 6"H and holds 70oz. Each bowl was made by hand in the UK. Each has the SC logo hand-painted on one of the barrel heads. SC commissioned an edition of 36, and they were signed and numbered and initially cost $100 each. Numbers were packed and sent randomly. Limit one per person. These were released on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020.

From MONDO:

"Recognizing that everyone gets thirstier watching a fight (tell us we're wrong), we have our Godzilla vs. Kong: Godzilla Tiki Mug - Matte Black, as well as a Heat Ray variant. Designed and sculpted by our own Hector Arce. This mug is the perfect way to show your support for team Godzilla."