This wooden yo-yo was made by Vilac of France. The "Human Animal" figure with arms, legs, body, two pointed ears on the top of the head, and an elongated mouth is by Keith Haring. The figure was originally created in 1986. Opposite side is blank.
Vilac, located in Jura, France, is a 115 year old manufacturer of children's toys.
Keith Haring was a young American artist and social activist in the 80s. He died in 1990 at the age of 31.