Kay Bojesen's wooden Monkey was born in 1951. A little Monkey with a great personality which has come to signify a gift from a very special person. Despite its 3.7" size, the little Monkey of course has just as much charisma and charm as its older siblings in Kay Bojesen’s troupe and each and every monkey is utterly unique. Inspired by an original children's wallpaper designed by Kay Bojesen in the late 1940s, the Vintage Monkeys are made of FSC® certified beech wood. The Plantation Teak and Limba wood Monkey is crafted with teak from a plantation, there may be dark spots and stripes, but exposure to air and light will reduce these over time. Accordingly, there will be variations in the wood from monkey to monkey, making every single monkey utterly unique. Also, This product is FSC® certified. FSC (Forest Stewardship Council®) is an international non-profit labelling scheme for wood and paper, and your guarantee that you can buy the product with a clear conscience.