A family scene of chimpanzees
A family scene of chimpanzees
Germany, Idar-Oberstein
20th century
Heidi Nilges
Agate, verdite; carving, polishing
Length 22.8 cm
Monogram "hn" for Heidi Nilges
A family scene of chimpanzees, the carvings separate and movable to create a changing vignette: depicting a mother with baby on her back, a father and another offspring, the chimpanzees are expertly carved of brown agate with excellent translucency especially in the hands; the tree trunk is carved of brilliant green verdite.
Инв.6201/ДПИ