Hand Carved Canadian Cedar Wealth God Statue - Large Fortune Figure, Chinese Wood Carving, Business Gift
A tall, commanding figure of the God of Wealth — hand-carved from a single piece of Canadian cedar in the carving tradition of Yueqing, China.
At 35 cm this is a serious statue, not a small ornament. The carver has used the full height of the wood: the figure stands robed and bearded, one hand raised, the formal pose that has identified Caishen (财神) for hundreds of years. Canadian cedar was chosen for its straight grain and warm reddish tone, which suits a figure of this scale.
Details
- Hand-carved from solid Canadian cedar
- Size: 35 × 12 × 10 cm (13.8 × 4.7 × 3.9 in) · Weight: 785 g
- Tall, commanding presence — designed to be seen from across a room
- Traditional robed pose with finely carved beard and drapery
- Natural cedar grain with a smooth hand-rubbed finish
- Carved individually; no two are identical
Who is the God of Wealth?
Caishen is the Chinese deity of prosperity, and his image has been placed in shops, restaurants, and homes for centuries to invite good fortune. He's traditionally brought out at Chinese New Year, and many businesses keep a figure near the entrance year-round. Whether you think of it as a blessing or simply as a beautiful object, it carries a clear intention.
A serious business gift
This is the piece to give when someone opens a new office, shop, or restaurant. It's substantial, it's unmistakably handmade, and the meaning is immediate — which is why it's a traditional choice for exactly this occasion.
Care
Keep dry and out of prolonged direct sunlight or high humidity. Cedar has a faint natural aroma that fades very slowly. Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
Please note
Hand-carved from natural wood — grain, color, and tone vary from piece to piece. Small natural checks or knots in the cedar are characteristics of the material, not defects. Each statue is one of a kind.