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Amulet

MOA: University of British Columbia

3559/37

Phallic-shaped amulet with a monkey wrapped around the top. Smiling monkey's facial features are carved in relief; diagonal lines across limbs and tail, imitating fur. Curvilinear motifs carved along length of amulet. Cutout where the monkey's tail loops overtop of amulet, forming a ring for hanging purposes.

  • History Of Use

    Fertility amulet. Palad Khik originated in India and relate to the Hindu god Shiva. There are also animistic symbols of fertility. The carvings can be made from wood, metal, bone, horn or ivory, and are often created by monks, who specialize in them.

  • Type of Item amulet
  • Culture Northern Thai
  • Material clay
  • Measurements height 9.9 cm, width 2.3 cm, depth 4.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Marilyn Walker
  • Received from Marilyn Walker
  • Made in Thailand
  • Collection Date between 1988 and 1999
  • Ownership Date before March 23, 2022
  • Acquisition Date on March 23, 2022
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3559/0037

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