Antique African Baule Monkey Carving

This antique African carved figure from the Baule tribe, an ethnic group in West Africa, known for their artistic traditions and craftsmanship.  This antique monkey figure from West Africa is carved from a single piece of native wood and is depicted in a seated position, with its arms holding a piece of fruit.  Baule monkey figures like this often feature symbolic elements that represent different aspects of Baule culture and close relationship between human and animals.