Lucky Blessing Buddha Garden Statue handmade cast lava stone Bali Yard Art Blessing garden Buddha also known as Hotei or the Budai. He is sitting in the lotus position with his hand folded in a mudra or blessing. Round & happy this statue will be sure to bestow abundance, happiness & good luck to your home or garden with his cheerful presence. Hand cast on the Island of Bali using age old volcanoes and cast it into these amazing statues.I have several of these statues in stock, each sculpture may have a slightly different coloration, this is due to the hand made nature of this unique product. They are all equally beautiful, this just adds to the beauty of this hand crafted statue. This statue is solid and very heavy, weighs and will give you years of pleasure. Primarily a folkloric figure, the Hotei (also known as Budai) has been incorporated into a number of Buddhist & Taoist folkloric traditions. He is admired for his happiness, plenitude, and wisdom of contentment. One belief popular in folklore maintain that rubbing his belly brings wealth, good luck, and prosperity. In Japan, Hotei persists in folklore as one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Taoism. Approx. size: 9" Tall - 8" X 7" baseSolid cast lava stoneHandcrafted in Bali IndonesiaShips FAST from the USA Since 1988 we have ethically sourced and hand picked our products directly from the artisans and craftspeople on the back roads, family compounds and markets of Bali and other Indonesian islands. Our mission is to improve the lives of Balinese families we work with by finding a market for their amazing art & handicrafts, while helping keep the traditional arts and crafts alive for future generations. Our shop in Downeast coastal Maine offers an ever changing kaleidoscope of Balinese folk art, Buddhist & Hindu art, stone garden statuary, wood carvings, traditional mask, mermaids, winged mobiles, architectural finds, antiques, artifacts, home decor treasures, batik clothing & silver jewelry. Click>>> Acadia World Traders to view our entire collection of Bali Art, home decor & unique finds! Check Out All of our Special Offers For Amazing deals on Unique Art, Home Decor & More!
