clay monkey figure
A traditional Japanese clay doll or figurine in the shape of a monkey, often used as a charm or decoration.
An old clay monkey figure is displayed at my grandmother's house.
Compound of 瓦 (かわら, 'tile, clay') and 猿 (さる, 'monkey'), referring to a monkey-shaped clay figure. The exact origin is uncertain, but such figures are part of Japanese folk crafts.