Hi Jacqueline,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This was probably made for the tourist trade and has a decorative rather than historic value.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage African export teakwood carved lion and monkey figural group
20th Century
The large figural group comprised of a lion with its primate kill; unsigned
15 1/2 inches high, 28 inches long, 10 1/2 inches deep
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: gift from a friend
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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