Nanten Kyu-nan-en (ᵔᴥᵔ) Nanten → Nanten (Difficult Point) 9匹 → Kunan (Suffering) Saru (Monkey) → Saru (To Leave/Depart) This is a lucky charm depicting nine monkeys departing from suffering, riding a boat made of Nanten branches. Nanten has long been considered a lucky tree with the power to turn away misfortune, used to ward off evil spirits. It is said to have the effect of achieving good health and longevity. The faces are made from Balloon Vine seeds. Balloon Vine flower meanings: "Always with you" "Departure" It was stored in a bag. I took it out of the bag for the photos! Thank you for looking!