The Kindred — Brass Ape

The Kindred is caught mid-stride — knuckles down, one arm swinging forward, head up and watching. Cast in solid brass with the coat rendered in fine textured detail, an antique patina settling into every line of fur.

No animal reminds us of ourselves quite like this one. The ape is an old emblem of intelligence, curiosity, and playful wit — in the Chinese zodiac, the Monkey is the quick-minded problem-solver, the one who finds a way. In Chinese legend the Monkey King is the great trickster-hero who could not be held by heaven itself.

Small enough for a palm, alive with movement — a companionable object for a desk, a bookshelf, or the cleverest person you know.