The wooden monkey is seated in a crouched position, holding a piece of fruit with both hands placed close together. The base is wide and steady
The stylized face and posture with large rounded muzzle, deep-set, carved eyes and prominent brow and cheeks suggest it’s meant to be more expressive than realistic
The figure is carved entirely from wood, using at least two tones. A dark, almost ebony-like wood for the body and a lighter, warm-toned wood for the round object the monkey is holding
The surface has visible tool marks, especially on the torso and arms, adding texture
African 20^th century tribal carving