Description: | This creature has been identified as a yellow baboon. It sits on a wooden base, adopting a posture on all fours, with the large front paws overlapping the vertical edge, while the back paws face backwards, curling round and under. The facial characteristics are almost human, but the baring of the teeth suggests an animalistic quality. Brass nails are embedded in the base, the knees, neck, forehead, face, and tail of this creature. The wood has a smooth finish and there is no evidence of damage or repair. Description Source: Helen Coleman |