Heidelberg Monkey
by Pamela Newcomb
Title
Heidelberg Monkey
Artist
Pamela Newcomb
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
It is said that there was a monkey in the town of Heidelberg as far back as the 15th century. The monkey was surrounded with mice, held a mirror in one hand and touched his backside with the other. He was mentioned in 1632 in a poem by Martin Zeiller. The original monkey was destroyed in a war between 1689-93. In 1979, a new monkey surrounded by mice was placed on the Old Bridge, with a copy of the poem next to it. It has a mirror in one hand and makes the sign to ward off the evil eye with its other hand. The monkey�s head is a mask, you can actually put your head inside for a photograph. According to local legend, touch the mirror for wealth, the outstretched fingers to ensure that you return to Heidelberg, and the mice for fertility.
Germany, September 2015
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December 13th, 2015
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