Green monkeys?  Yes?...no?  They are cute and strange at the same time whatever they are intended to be.  They are marked "Italy" on the bottom with 5 and 3 pour holes, while standing only about three inches in height - circa 1970s.

Could they be a cartoon character of some type?  Please speak up if you know anything I'm missing.  Thanks

Green monkeys? from Italy salt and pepper shakers