Statues & Figurines

Wooden Figurine, Handmade Netsuke, Hand Carved Statues, "Figurine Monkey", "I don't hear anything, I don't see anything, I don't say anything" Dimensions: height-3,9 cm=1.5" width-3,5 cm=1.3" depth-3,5 cm=1.3" The Japanese revere monkeys, believing that small figurines of these animals are able to protect children and bring happiness. The Japanese word play, in which the expression “do nothing” sounds the same as “monkey”, has led to the creation of the image of the three magical monkeys of Cochin. Three monkeys are depicted with closed eyes, ears and closed mouths. These gestures of monkeys mean that they refuse to see evil, hear evil, or speak evil. Therefore, the figures of the three Cochin monkeys are considered a talisman and protect. Monkey carved of pear wood, boiled in olive oil. Its an unique gift for everyone and for collector.