Tiki mugsare ceramic drinkware originating in mid-century Americantiki barsand tropical themed restaurants, believed to have been pioneered byDon the Beachcomber. The term "Tiki mugs" is a generic, blanket term for sculptural drink ware that depict imagery from Melanesia, Micronesia or Polynesia, and more recently anything tropical or surfing-related.

Tiki mugs are ceramic drinkware originating in mid-century American tiki bars and tropical themed restaurants, believed to have been pioneered by Don the Beachcomber. The term "Tiki mugs" is a generic, blanket term for sculptural drink ware that depict imagery from Melanesia, Micronesia or Polynesia, and more recently anything tropical or surfing-related.