Amber Drummer

Delivered to me in a gold jewelry pouch from his maker in Hong Kong, this nicely hand-crafted amber monkey is heavy for its size.

The amber is synthetic, but it doesn't detract from the beauty, especially when the light shines on its deep maple-syrupy color.

I wonder what he's thinking as he hugs his drum? Composing a taiko presentation, perhaps? Maybe. Who knows for sure!