Double Monkey Belt Toggle Zuni Inlay The bag has one inch

The bag has one inch fringe along the bottom and sides

It is in excellent condition and shows great age and wear

The design is composed of five horizontal bands of large downward facing mahogany triangles staggered to make a diamond pattern which cover the whole basket

\Ralph Tawangyaouma  is a member of the Corn Clan of the Hopi tribe

It has short bands of black bordered colors circling out from a large open oval in the center

Double Monkey Belt Toggle Zuni Inlay The bag has one inchThis toggle is different from the others we have today. While most are carved from wood, other materials like jade and amber were popular as they were light weight but beautiful. This double monkey toggle is an example of a toggle made from horn. With a silver cap and eyes, this toggle is fascinating in own way, and lovely whimsical. Monkeys feature heavily in figurative toggles. Various Chinese religions use monkeys and apes as metaphors for people.