Meerkat Figurine Standing Guard ornament is 12"/30cm tall, stands on a 6"/15cm base and depicts a meerkat in its natural environment of the Kalahari dessert. The meerkat is standing bolt upright "standing guard" as a sentry protecting his family or Gang as they are known. This accurate sculpture is hand painted and finished and comes in striking gift boxing which has interesting information about this fascinating animal on it. Why not give it a home or as a gift.