These Pieces are modelled on the Monkey guardians of a Hie shrine,
Monkeys are considered to be good parents and have stable families in japan as such the statues at the Hie shrine are said to bring blessings of safe child deliveries, prosperity to children and good fortune in love and marriage!
 
The father is wearing a Shinto priests costume and the mother is wearing a Kimono.
 
These Brooches feature a variety of handcast swirled acrylics.
 
Father measures 6.5cm by 3.8cm
Mother and child measure 5.5cm by 4cm