When the ball that is attached to puppet-like strings that move the monkey's paws is swiveled, the monkey appears to be grabbing for the cluster of bananas hanging from the tree.
Bogorodskoe Wooden Toys
From Kerry Kubilius, About.com
Bogorodskoe wooden toys are simple wooden figures of forest creatures or peasants that often employ movement in their design.
Bogorodskoe Wooden Toy
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