Sometimes it is said that the 3 monkeys originate from Africa?
The majority of 3-monkeys figurines originating from African countries are being produced for the souvenir industry, but there are a few items that certainly could give the impression that the three monkeys have been part of some African cultures for a longer period of time. Click here for a few examples. It needs much more research to find out how and when the 3-monkeys adage was introduced to Africa.
