Kruba [Thai name to be confirmed] five-eyed, four-eared monkey figure, B.E. 2566 (2023). The five-eyed, four-eared monkey is a wealth guardian of the northern Thai Lanna tradition: three extra eyes on the brow and an extra pair of ears stand for seeing and hearing in every direction. It sits with one hand to its mouth and a fruit in the other, on a red base with a gilded tail; the gilded underside is stamped with sacred script and an individual number. According to the supplier, the master carries on Kruba Wang's five-eyed, four-eared monkey tradition and blessed each figure by hand. The supplier's post shows three figures, each in a Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association box (Nos. 08243, 08245, 08246); certificate photos are to be confirmed. 3 figures at ฿12,000 each; request 1 to 3, and which one ships is agreed with you when we confirm availability. Held by a partner supplier, so please submit a request and we confirm availability by email within 24 hours.
What is the Kruba five-eyed, four-eared monkey?
The five-eyed, four-eared monkey is a wealth guardian of the northern Thai Lanna (ล้านนา) tradition. Three extra eyes on the brow and an extra pair of ears mean it sees and hears in every direction, watching out for its owner's opportunities. One hand covers its mouth, read as guarding speech and savings; the other holds a fruit, a sign of harvest.
"Kruba" (ครูบา) is the northern Thai honorific for a revered monk. According to the supplier, this batch was blessed in B.E. 2566 by a master who carries on Kruba Wang's tradition.
Key facts
- Type: five-eyed, four-eared monkey figure, single piece
- Material: to be confirmed (the photos show black and natural finishes, a red base, and a gilded tail and underside)
- Underside: gilded, stamped with sacred script and an individual number
- Master: Kruba [Thai name to be confirmed]
- Year: B.E. 2566 (2023)
- Certification: the three figures in the photos are each in a Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association box, Nos. 08243 (barcode GJ08-C4A6A), 08245 (GJ08-7801F) and 08246 (GJ08-DF481); certificate photos are to be confirmed
- Quantity: 3 figures (Nos. 08243, 08245, 08246) at ฿12,000 each, held by a partner supplier
About the master
According to the supplier, the master is a northern Thai monk known today for his five-eyed, four-eared monkeys, working in the tradition of Kruba Wang, and his figures are taken up quickly once they leave the temple. His Thai name and temple are to be confirmed.
Blessings
- Wealth: a northern Thai guardian for earned and windfall income
- Career: clear judgement in work and business
- Keeping wealth: guarding speech and savings
Please note: an amulet supports your own efforts and intentions; it does not guarantee any outcome. Keeping the Five Precepts is traditionally encouraged.
Craftsmanship
The monkey squats with knees raised, three eyes on its brow and red-rimmed eyes, a touch of red at the mouth, the right hand to its mouth and a red fruit in the left. The tail runs from red to gold down the back. It sits on a round red base whose underside is fully gilded and stamped with sacred script and a Thai numeral. The photos show one black figure and two in a natural finish.
FAQ
Q: The photos show three figures. Which one am I buying?
A: There are 3 in this lot at ฿12,000 each, and you can request 1 to 3. One is black and two are natural, each in its own association box (08243, 08245, 08246); which one ships is agreed with you when we confirm availability with the supplier.
Q: Does it come with a certificate?
A: All three are in Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association boxes numbered 08243, 08245 and 08246; photos of the certificates themselves are to be confirmed.
Q: What do the five eyes and four ears mean?
A: The extra eyes and ears let it see and hear in every direction; in northern Thai tradition it helps its owner spot opportunities and avoid risk.
Q: Where should I keep it?
A: By a shop till, on a desk, on a high shelf at home, or carried with you.
Q: Why do I request first and pay later?
A: This piece is held by a partner supplier rather than in our Bangkok stock. So that nobody pays for a piece that has already gone, we confirm with the supplier first and reply by email within 24 hours. If it is available, the email includes a payment link valid for 24 hours. Submitting a request costs nothing.
About this piece
- Includes: a five-eyed, four-eared monkey figure, each in its own Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association box; certificate photos [to be confirmed]
- Pieces: 3 in this lot (one black, two natural), box numbers 08243, 08245 and 08246
- Price: ฿12,000 per figure
- Quantity: choose 1 to 3 when you submit a request; which figure (and which number) ships is agreed with you when we confirm availability with the supplier
- How to buy: submit a request on this page; pay through the emailed link once availability is confirmed
Last updated: 2026-10-29 | Merit Messenger team (Bangkok-based)
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