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June 16 , 2009            An interesting No Evil Monkeys collection on the internet.

 

Yvette Lercangée from Belgium is showing her No Evil Monkey collection on the internet and that includes some very nice items. She is new to our collectors’ group and we hope to meet with her this Fall during the Three-Monkeys Collectors Day in Riemst in Belgium. Soon we will publish a Collectors’ Portrait of Yvette in this website. Click here to view the photo-album.  If you want to see more No Evil Monkeys collections on the internet: Click here.

 

June 13, 2009             Restaurants and Hotels with the Three Monkeys

 

In this website we have a page with links to hotels and restaurants that call themselves “Three Monkeys” or where No Evil Monkeys can be seen. A new addition is a restaurant in the Philippines with huge 3 Monkey statues. Also new is a hotel in Thailand. Click here and as always, the new additions are at the bottom of that page.

 

June 11, 2009             A new collectors portrait: Hans van de Sande in the Netherlands

 

On May 27, 2009 we wrote in this Newsletter about Hans van der Sande who collects photographs of people in No Evil Monkeys poses. Hans has now sent us information and pictures for an extraordinary collectors’ portrait. Click here and then on the picture.

 

June 09, 2009             Do-It-Yourself No Evil Monkeys?

 

For those who want to make their own 3-monkey-figurine: In the Zoo of Milwaukee, WI, USA you can mould your own three monkey set for 2 USDollar only. Click here and go to item UN38.

 

June 07, 2009             No Evil animations

 

Moving No Evil pictures are very popular in the internet. This we know from the visitors statistics of this website. We have been able to add a number of new funny animations. Click here.

 

June 04, 2009             No Evil Cars and Motorbikes

 

For a long time the page with “No Evil Cars” included four items. Two more have been added now; one of them is a motorbike with no evil skulls. Click here for viewing.

 

May 31, 2009               Picture of the Month – June 2009

 

A front page of the Daily Mail about the present expenses allowances scandal of politicians in the United Kingdom makes an interesting Picture of the Month for May 2009. Click here.

 

May 27, 2009               Photographs of hear-see-speak no evil people

 

Fellow collector Hans van der Sande in the Netherlands enjoys to arrange photos of people in the three no evils pose and publishes these on the internet. More….

 

May 25, 2009               African masks with three no evil monkeys

 

Several new pictures of interesting items have been added to the album that shows African masks with hear-see-speak-no-evil monkeys. Click here to view.

 

May 24, 2009               Three monkeys ladies handbag / purse

 

Today we are featuring a 3 monkeys ladies purse from USA. Although it was produced only about 10 years ago, it is now already a real collector’s item (UN37). More......

 

May 17, 2009             “Orphans”  -  incomplete Hear-see-speak-no-evils 

 

A number of single No Evil “Orphans” have been reunited and several new items have been added to this site. Click here to visit the page with incomplete 3-monkey sets. Maybe you will find that one missing monkey you have been searching for so long time. You can also send us pictures of your own incomplete sets, which will be added for free.

 

May 14, 2009              A website about Deieties in Japanese Buddhism and Shintoism

 

About a month ago I had the pleasure to meet with Mark Schumacher, a long time Japan resident based in Kamakura. He works as a writer, editor, PC consultant, and translator (J-E) for major Japanese and foreign entities. Among others, he has created a very elaborate website about Buddhism & Shintoism in Japan for which he is highly respected by both Japanese and foreign specialists. In this website, Mark Schumacher also gives detailed information about monkey mythology in Japan, including the three hear, see and speak no evil monkeys. I strongly advise anyone interested in this subject to visit this website and to bookmark it for future reference.

 

May 11, 2009              Antique ema with the three monkeys

 

By own experience I know how difficult it is to find 3-monkey items that are over 100 years old. By chance I had an opportunity to purchase a Japanese ema that dates back to the 17th / 18th century. Read more…..

 

May 06, 2009               Chris Ewan: The Good Thief's Guide to Amsterdam

 

I have just finished reading this most enjoyable crime novel. Throughout the entire story three no evil monkey figurines play an important role and make it fun reading for all who are interested in them. I made a special effort to buy the first english edition that shows the 3 monkeys on the cover jacket. This picture seems to have disappeared on later editions and is also not shown on the Dutch and German issues. (ISBN: 978 1 902421 223)

 

May 04, 2009              Three Monkeys as Chopstick holders ?

 

The list of items with three monkeys seems endless. We recently featured some odd items like a car mascotte, a bean for a French Three Magic Cake, a manhole cover and now we can show 3-monkeys chopstick rests. Read more ….

 

April 30, 2009               Picture of the Month – May 2009

 

Three beautiful geishas posing like the three no evil monkeys in front of the famous Yasaka Koshindo in Kyoto, Japan. Click here.

 

April 28, 2009               Mahatma Gandhi and the three monkeys

 

On March 08, 2009 we wrote about the auction of Mahatma Gandhi’s personal belongings. Now we can show a very special statue of Gandhi together with the three no evil monkeys in the foreground. Click here.

 

April 26, 2009               Owls that hear, see and speak no evil

 

Ingrid Snelder from Amsterdam collects No Evil figurines, but wise owls only. Her collection can be seen on her website. Click here. No Evil Owls are not very common and it is hard for her to find new items. That’s why she has written a message in our Guestbook (in Dutch language) and she hopes for some reactions with helpful hints. Click here.

 

April 24, 2009                Portrait of Michio Iida in Japan

 

A few weeks ago we were in Kyoto, Japan and had the pleasure and honour to meet with Mr. Michio Iida and his wife Brigitte. He is an authority in the field of the Three Monkeys and is author of several books about this and related subjects. Read the whole story. Click here and then on his picture.

 

April 21, 2009                Manhole Covers with the Three Monkeys???

 

Hard to believe but it is true! Manhole Covers with the Three Monkeys. Yes, no kidding! A little big and heavy for the collection, but very interesting to know that such items exist. Click here.

 

April 20, 2009                Three-Monkeys Collectors Day 2009 in Riemst, Belgium

 

From the organizers Isi and Jean-Marie we received a very good message: 21 persons have already registered for the Three-Monkeys Collectors Day on October 3, 2009. By own experience we know how pleasant these early registrations are. It helps tremendeously with the planning of the room, the number of selling-tables, the souvenirs, the program, food & beverages and many other matters.  Therefore our appeal to all that are planning to participate: Don’t wait longer and register now. Click here for more info about the Collectors Meeting and here for the registration form.

 

April 16, 2009                 Christine Bassett presents her 3 monkey collection       

 

In this new collectors’ portrait Christine from the UK explains why and how she has started her three no evil monkeys collection. Click here and then on her picture.

And if you want to see the portraits of other three-monkey collectors, click here. 

 

April 13, 2009                 Another French three-monkeys collector with a 3-monkey web log

 

We have come in to contact with Antonia in France, who is busy with presenting her three-monkey collection (as well as other information) in her internet web log. Her site can be found by clicking here. If you want to see what other no evil monkeys’ collections are available on the internet, click here and scroll down on that page.

 

March 26, 2009              Three-Monkeys.Info is 2 years old!

 

On April 1, 2009 (Aprils fools day, ha-ha!) http://www.three-monkeys.info will become 2 years old. Many thanks to all collectors and other interested visitors for their contributions that have made this website as interesting as it hopefully is. For any ideas, suggestions or additions, click here for the Guestbook or send us an email.

 

March 25, 2009              Picture of the Month – April 2009

 

Just a colorful picture of a College Brass Band in USA. Unfortunately, we have no further details, but that does not matter so much. It is very refreshing to see that youngsters are so engaged in the Hear, See and Speak no Evil theme. Click here.

 

March 24, 2009              New information

 

New and interesting new No Evils are being discussed in the following sections of this website: Unique / Unusual No Evil Items and in Appraisals / Valuations

 

March 22, 2009              Slot machine with the three monkeys         

 

If you have been looking for a new slot machine, here is your chance: Atronic Slot Machine 3 Monkeys

 

March 17, 2009              Collectors portrait Lena Ringberg from Sweden

 

On February 5 we had already reported about Lena Ringberg from Sweden who has her own website showing her No Evil Monkeys collection. Lena has now sent us a number of nice pictures and her story and that all has been put together in her collectors’ portrait.  Click here.

 

March 13, 2009              Collectors portrait Astrid Slegers from Holland

 

Again a new collector’s portrait in this website: this time Astrid Slegers from Holland. She explains what kind of No Evils she is particularly searching for and she also shows how her collection is now displayed in very nice glass cabinets. Click here. 

Maybe you also would want to present your 3-monkey collection in this website? Just let us know. We need one or more pictures and a story. The rest we will do. (And the best of it, it’s free)

 

March  08, 2009              Mahatma Gandhi’s personal belongings on auction

 

Most of us may know that among the very few personal belongings of Mahatma Gandhi was a three-monkey figurine. On March 5, 2009 some of the Gandhi items have been sold in New York for 1.8 million US Dollar. Did this auction include the three monkeys? Read more ……

 

February 28, 2009          Picture of the Month - March 2009

 

Who has ever dreamt of a nice chalet high up in the mountains? And if it then would have a wall painting with the three wise monkeys, wouldn’t that be perfect!?!

Such a place really exists, just click here.

 

February 27, 2009          Collectors portrait Isi & Jean-Marie Hertogen

 

Our fellow collectors from Belgium, Isi & Jean-Marie Hertogen are already quite busy with the organization of the next Meeting of Hear, See and Speak No Evil Monkey Collectors, which will take place on October 3, 2009. They are relatively new to our group. Therefore we have now added their collectors’ portrait to this website, so that we all can get to know them a little bit better. Although it still is half a year ahead, thirteen people have already registered for the meeting. If you want to know more just click here. Everyone who is interested in the Hear, See and Speak No Evils is welcome. Especially also those who have just started with their collection. One of the highlights of the meeting is the sales of duplicate items and usually all participants will be able to buy some new items. In case you are looking for the registration form, click here.

 

February 25, 2009          An internet game with the three No Evil Monkeys

 

A game of skill with the 3 monkeys. The title “Gandhiji’s 3 Monkeys” suggests that it may originate from India, which it does. Nothing exciting, but still nice, because “hear, see and speak no evil monkeys” are concerned. The game is self-explanatory. The target is to “freeze” the monkeys in the Hear, See and Speak positions in order to gain points. Click here

 

February 20, 2009          More No Evil Monkey Collections on the internet

 

We discovered another 3 monkey collection on the internet, this time from a French collector. The link can be found by clicking here and the latest addition is at the bottom of that page.

 

February 17, 2009          No Evils with a short life

 

There are a number of No Evils that lead a very short life, because they were made from sand, ice, snow, hay or flowers. Other examples are No Evils used in demonstrations or parades. Photographs of all these categories can be seen in a section of this website that is called “Perishable Three Monkeys”. Quite a number of new pictures have been added recently and it certainly is worthwhile to have another look at the various albums. Click here .

 

February 14, 2009          No Evil poetry and song texts

 

Maybe it is a good moment now to have another look how songwriters and other authors are busy with the hear, see and speak no evil theme.  New songs and poems are frequently added to the POETRY page.  Click here.

 

February 09, 2009          Wine and the three No Evil Monkeys 

 

An interesting combination. Wine labels with the Three Monkeys, some are on commercial bottles and others were made for an occasion. There are more interesting possibilities with wine bottles. Click here to visit the “wine” page.

 

February 05, 2009          Another No Evil Monkeys Collection on the internet

 

We have come into contact with Lena Ringberg from Sweden who has an interesting website showing some items of her three monkeys’ collection. Welcome to the group, Lena! The link to her website can be found by clicking here and then on her name.

 

January 31, 2009            Picture of the Month - February 2009

 

A poster depicting the No Evil symbol for various religions for the movie RELIGULOUS by Larry Charles und Bill Maher is the Picture for February. Click here.

 

January 30, 2009            The Swiss collectors of No Evil Monkeys

 

Today we celebrated in Esslingen the very first meeting of Swiss collectors of hear, see and speak no evil . Everybody was attending (which is not so difficult, because there are only four; but still!). A very pleasant day, that calls for a repeat. Click here.

 

January 29, 2009             A very special okimono from Japan

 

A wonderful ivory miniature figurine from Japan listed under # UN30 in the section “Unique/Unusual No Evils”. Click here.

 

January 26, 2009            Three-Monkeys Collectors Day 2009

 

The invitation with the program of the No Evils Collectors Meeting 2009 in Riemst in Belgium is now ready. Click here for further information.

 

January 25, 2009            The Mafia 

 

Also the Italian Mafia uses the 3-monkey-symbol. Their slogan is: non vedo, non sento, non parlo. That means: I see nothing, I hear nothing, I say nothing and that is what our favorite monkeys do. Click here.

 

January 23, 2009            Paul Wunderlich

 

We recently discovered that the three bronze statues “hear, see and speak no evil” created by Paul Wunderlich, are now offered for sale in Zurich. A good reason to add them to our section “Unique/Unusual No Evils” (# UN28). The lithographs of # UN29 are from the same artist. Click here.

 

January 18, 2009           The Guestbook

 

It is quite frequent that interesting topics and pictures appear in the Guestbook of this website. Reason enough to have a look once in a while. Click here.

 

Januari 12, 2009             New appraisals

 

We received a number of emails with the request for more information or evaluation of No Evil figurines. Often these are quite common items, but there is almost always something particular that can be said. Click here to have a look.

 

January 06, 2009            Epiphany - the visit of the Three Magi – 3 Kings of the Orient

 

In a number of countries on Epiphany, January 6, a special cake is baked that contains one bean. The person who finds this bean is King for that day. In France small figurines, usually ceramic, are used instead of beans. And yes, these also exist with the three no evil monkeys! Click here.

 

January, 04 2009            New Unique or Very Rare No Evil Monkeys  

 

Several unique or rare No Evil Monkeys have been added to this website. Click here to view them. For a complete overview of all “unique” items, click here.

 

January 01, 2009            Happy New Year

 

Happy New Year. A successful collector’s year 2009 is wished, with many new 3-monkey additions. 

 

December 28, 2008        Picture of the Month – January 2009

 

Three very “cool” No Evils are posing for the January 2009 Picture of the Month. Click here. And here to view all previous Monthly Pictures.

 

December 27, 2008        No Evil Dragons

 

Recently I discovered the website of Marjoleine Stoutjesdijk & Rinus Schreuder from Holland: www.reiki-dragonhouse.nl. They have a large collection of dark grey/black Celtic dragons. These exist in many different shapes and models, among which also Hear, See and Speak No Evil. An excellent reason to add photographs of my own no evil dragons to my website. Click here

 

December 25, 2008        X-mas & New Years Greetings

 

In our Guestbook are sending you their best wishes: No Evil collectors Ine & Ben Beker, Barb Carraher, Jitske & Theunis Dankert, Leny & Henny Duym, Ellen Fremed, Leni van den Hoven, Joke & Hans Holleman, Bruce Kittess, Marijke van der Meer, Michel van Ostaaijen, Anneke & Emil Schuttenhelm, Anja & Berend Tuinstra, Lien & Peter Wansink, Three-Monkeys.info. Click on the names.

 

December 22, 2008        Another new collectors portrait: Kurt Wagner, USA

 

Fellow collector Kurt Wagner in New Jersey, USA is now also featured in www.three-monkeys.info. Why and how he has started to collect No Evils is explained in “3-Monkey Collectors Worldwide”. Scroll down that page and click on his name.

If you would like to present your own collection here in this website, just let us know. All what is needed are a picture and a story. The rest we’ll do.

 

December 20, 2008        Japanese Ema and the three monkeys

 

Our presentation about Japanese Ema (votive tablets) and the three monkeys is now on the internet. This lecture was presented on October 4, 2008 at the 3-monkeys collectors meeting in the Netherlands. The first part is about Ema in general and the second part concerns Ema with the 3 monkeys. The presentation is in Dutch language only, but there are plenty of pictures to be seen. Click here.

 

December 14, 2008         A new website about hear, see and speak no evil

 

Joke Holleman from Holland has recently created her own website. The main part of her site is about her main hobby, together with husband Hans, collecting no evil monkeys. The site is in Dutch language only, but a lot of nice pictures can be seen. Click here to have a look and while “clicking”, here are their Season’s Greetings in our Guestbook.

 

December 06, 2008          Seasons Greetings welcome

 

With the end of the year nearing, you may wish to send Seasons Greetings to all fellow No Evil Collector friends through the Guestbook of this website. Of course it’s free! Click here to see last years’ messages and scroll down that page.

If you are not familiar with guestbook entries or don’t know how to include cards or pictures, just email us the information and we will gladly do the entry for you. Click here for the Guestbook.

 

December 04, 2008          3 Monkeys Collectors Day 2009

 

As announced earlier, next years’ 3-monkeys collectors meeting in Europe will take place on Saturday October 3, 2009 in Riemst in Belgium. Our hosts are Isi Hensen and Jean-Marie Hertogen. Click here for the info-sheet. Further news will be published here in this Newsletter whenever it becomes available.

 

November 28, 2008        Picture of the Month – December 2008

 

It is a pleasure to announce the very special Picture of the Month for December 2008. Click here and enjoy. We invite you to send us a message by email or in the Guestbook what you think of it.

 To view all earlier Pictures of the Month, click here.

 

November 26, 2008        Fruit wrappers with 3 monkeys

 

The variety of items with the No Evil Monkeys symbol is immense. What about fruit wrappers with the 3 monkeys? Just have a look by clicking here.

 

November 23, 2008       The Three-Monkeys Collectors Store

 

Our online Three Monkeys Store now has been split up in two sections: No Evil Monkeys and No Evil animals, gnomes, Buddha’s and more, The idea is to simplify matters, especially for those who only collect (no evil) Monkeys. Quite a number of new items have been added, so it is a good time to have a look. Click here

 

November 15, 2008       No Evil Monkeys Tattoos

 

For reasons not known to me, there is an overwhelming interest from the tattoo world for No Evils, including requests for Chinese/Japanese characters to be used for that purpose. The matter is not as easy as one would expect and the answers are not very satisfactory. I have tried to compile some information and hope to have answered some of the questions. Click here for details in Frequently Asked Questions # 17. Comments and additional information are very welcome.

 

November 14, 2008       New Uniques  

 

The Swedish artist Max Magnus Norman has created three new Hear-See-Speak sculptures. Click here and then scroll down the page to UN22.

 

November 11, 2008       New appraisals

 

A number of new items have been submitted for appraisal. Some are quite interesting. Click here for further details. As always, the additions are at the bottom of the page.

 

November 09, 2008      Guestbook - Thanks from Barb in USA 

 

All participants of the Three-Monkeys Meeting 2008 in the Netherlands had signed a “Get Well Card” for fellow-collector Barb in the USA. Her “Thank You” message is now in the Guestbook under #120. There are many more entries in the Guestbook, although not all of them in English. But that is the charm of an international website. Click here.

 

November 05, 2008        A new collectors portrait:  Susan ten Kate - Netherlands

 

Susan ten Kate has sent us a nice picture and an interesting story about her Hear-See and Speak No Evil collection and what this hobby means to her. All can be viewed in the section “Three-Monkey Collectors Worldwide” . New portraits are at the bottom of that page.

If you would like to present your own collection in Three-monkeys.info, just let us know. All what is needed are a picture and a story. The rest we do.

 

November 03, 2008       “Orphans”  -  incomplete Hear-see-speak-no-evils 

 

A number of loose No Evil “Orphans” have been reunited and several new items have been added to this site. Click here to visit the page with incomplete 3-monkey sets. Maybe you will find that one missing monkey you have been searching for so long time. You can also send us pictures of your own incomplete sets, which will be added for free.

 

November 01, 2008         An unusual “No Evil” item  

 

An interesting old cigar/cigarette box with the 3 monkeys dating back to 1920 – 1930. To be seen in the section Unique/ Unusual No Evils of this website; the latest additions are at the bottom of that page.

 

October 30,  2008           Picture of the Month – November 2008

 

Dutch Prime Minister Balkenende posing as Hear, See and Speak no Evil, floating in a pond near the Parliament Buildings in the Hague, Netherlands. Not possible? Click here and see for yourself.

 

October 21, 2008           Three Monkeys’ Collectors Day 2008 in Eerbeek/Netherlands (4)

 

Five picture albums of the 3-monkey-day 2008 can be viewed. Click on the names: Joke en Hans Holleman, Przemo en Sylwia Ziemba, Anneke Schuttenhelm, Ankie Wijngaarden and Diverse.

 

October 12, 2008           Three Monkeys’ Collectors Day 2008 in Eerbeek/Netherlands (3)

 

Jitske Dankert has published a report with pictures in her website. Click here to view it. (in Dutch language only)

 

October 10, 2008           Three Monkeys’ Collectors Day 2008 in Eerbeek/Netherlands (2)

 

One of the highlights in Eerbeek was the not-announced performance of the 48th Highlanders of Holland Pipes and Drums. It was a big surprise that was greatly appreciated by all participants. Click here for the website of these great pipers en drummers. On behalf of all collectors a message was posted in their guestbook.

 

October 06, 2008           Three Monkeys’ Collectors Day 2008 in Eerbeek/Netherlands

 

All participants fully agreed: the Collectors Day 2008 was a great success. Once more, many thanks to the organizers Foka and Johan! Click here for pictures. Among the more than 50 participants were several new faces from the Netherlands, Belgium and Poland. The date of next years’ meeting has already been fixed: October 3, 2009 in Belgium. More information soon in this Newsletter.

 

 

 

 

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