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. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.