The people of Thailand are 95% Buddhist and most people are very religious. Theravada Buddhism is the type of Buddhism practised in Thailand and is the closest to the original teachings of Buddhist. Every young man [even the King] is required to spend at least 6 weeks in his life as a monk.

Thai Fu Dogs or Temple Lion statues are frequently seen in China, and Thailand. The Chinese are a large part of the population in Thailand and are very well integrated with the Thais. Fu dogs and temple lions are protectors. This fu dog is wooden, hand carved and hand painted in gold with raised gold designs and mirrors

Product #113
Size: large [7 x 6 in.] Fu Dog 2 available
$39 + Shipping $19 = $58

This is a lovely Buddha hand carved in the Burmese style is from Thailand. It has decorated raised gold designs and pieces of mirrors. Another similar Buddha is available.

Product #114
Size: medium [17 ½ x 7 in.] Standing Buddha
$95 + Shipping $21 = $116

This resting reindeer was hand crafted in Thailand. It is decorated with raised gold designs and pieces of mirror. Statues of reindeer are popular in Thailand as one of Buddha’s later animal re-incarnations was a reindeer. Buddha’s last animal re-incarnation was a white elephant and white elephants are considered to be sacred in Thailand. In addition, Buddha’s first important sermon was given in a deer park. A standing reindeer is available, also.

Product #115
Size: small [9 x 7 in.] Resting reindeer 3 available
$45 + Shipping $20 = $65

This is a reclining Buddha. In Thailand there is a different style of Buddha for each day of the week. This is the Tuesday Buddha. If you were born on Tuesday, you may want to purchase this Buddha. -Hand carved wood, painted gold with gold designs and mirror pieces.

Product #116
Size: [12 x 4 ¾ in.]
$55 + Shipping $20 = $75

This intricately hand carved wooden Buddha head was made in Bali. Although almost all Balinese are Hindu, there are a small percentage of Buddhists there. The box is not included in the price. One similar larger Buddha head is available

Product #120
Size: [6×6 in] Buddha heads 4 available
$39 + Shipping $20 = $59

Product #121
Size: [7 x 81/2 in.] Larger Buddha head
$55 + Shipping $22 = $77

This wooden statue is from Bali and is hand carved. It is of a Balinese man wearing a hat and sarong which is proper dress for the temple and on formal occasions. As in Java, Balinese men wear hats whereas Balinese women do not.This statue wears large necklaces very well!

Product #122
Size: [20 x 4 in.]
$49 + Shipping $21 = $70

Marriage couple statues are extremely popular in Java and the Javanese have them in their own houses. This very striking couple would make a very appropriate wedding or anniversary gift. Also, they wear necklaces well.

Product #124
Size: [both are 20 x 5 ½ in.]
$90 + Shipping $35 = $125

This Javanese marriage couple has very intricately hand painted designs on their clothes.

Product #127
Size: [man – 11 x 6 ½ in.] [woman – 10 x 4 ½ in.]
$75 + Shipping $23 = $97

This standing Javanese couple is hand crafted in a folk art style.

Product #128
Size: [both are 23 x 5 in.]
$49 + Shipping $23 = $72

This cute hand crafted Javanese marriage couple can be used as book ends for small books.

Product #129
Size: [both are 4 ½ x 3 in.]
$25 + Shipping $15 = $40

This hand carved, hand painted girl is from Thailand. She has a basket on her back which could be useful for storing items.

Product #130
Size: [10 x 5 in.]
$69 + Shipping $20 = $89

These very finely carved cobras are from Bali.

Product #133
Size: [6 x 3 ½ in.] larger cobra
$35 + Shipping $17 = $52

Product #134
Size: [4 ½ x 31/2 in.] smaller cobra
$25 + Shipping $15 = $40

This very tall hand carved couple was purchased in Bali. Do not use oil on this type of wood finish.

Product #135
Size: [both are 23 x 5 in.]
$55 + Shipping $26 = $74

This hand carved man with a very large hat [maybe he is a chief] was purchased in Bali. Do not use oil on this type of wood finish.

Product #136
Size: [30 x 3 in.]
$35 + Shipping $22 = $57

These 3 statues were hand crafted in Lombok. The man on the left has tattoo designs. The taller statue in the middle has white hair and a red rope hat. The statue on the right is a slightly smaller version of the middle one. He could be a son or brother!

Product #137
Size: [9 ½ x 2 ½ in.] Tattoo statue
$19 + Shipping $17 = $36

Product #138
Size: [12 ½ x 3 in.] Taller statue with white hair and red rope hat
$25 + Shipping $18 = $43

Product #139
Size: [10 x 3 in.] Smaller statue with white hair and red hat
$19 + Shipping $17 = $36

This very brightly coloured hand carved rooster was crafted in Bali. There are many roosters in Bali and some are used for cock fights. A smaller hen to accompany the rooster is available, also.

Product #141
Size: [12 ½ x 14 in.]
$55 + Shipping $21 = $76

These statues are metal, not wood, but are quite lovely in their way. The bird is from Laos and the young resting deer is from Java.

Product #143
Size: [ 6 ¾ x 6 in.] bird
$39 + Shipping $17 = $56

Product #144
Size: [ 6 ¾ x 6 in.] deer
$35 + Shipping $20 = $55

These 2 hand carved marble musicians are from Viet Nam. Also, I have 2 flute players and a stringed instrument player in the same style in marble. They would make perfect gifts for the musician[s]on your gift list.

Product #145
Size: [6 ½ x 2 in.] horn player
$39 + Shipping $18 = $57

Product #146
Size: [6 ½ x 2 in.] stringed instrument player
$39 + Shipping $18 = $57