Old Jointed Folk Art Dancing Monkey carved wooden letter Of course it is the

Of course it is the "Keep hands OFF this Book" written by a GR in blue crayon on the inside front cover of this old German language school book that sold me on it

I see it differently--sometimes thinking it is a woman represented and sometimes a man

Definitely animated by the wear to the surface

One small rim chip and and one small chip at bottom

Old Jointed Folk Art Dancing Monkey carved wooden letter Of course it is theA curious old jointed monkey, with graphite drawn face and details, and a hole for a dowel at the center of its back, via which it would and could be held aloft and set to dancing. Happily, it is limber at its joints, so easy to position sitting upright, or leaning back on its elbows, or doing a split! Nice age to it, earlyish 20th century I believe, all original with a nice dry wood patina. 10 1 2" t x 4 1 2" widest and in good condition.