monkey on a stick
Summary
Monkey on a stick toy made of carved hardwood, leather and wire. It has a flat head and body incised with details. The monkey has metal hinged arms and legs and is attached to two sliding poles held together with wire. It has a strip of textile that runs down its back and turns into a tail and incised markings that also represetn fur. By moving the poles in opposite directions, the monkey appears to do acrobatics.
Object Name
monkey on a stick
Dimensions
monkey: 22cm
whole: 59cm
accession number
1922.452
Collection Group
Medium
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Mary Greg
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