Hand Carved Wooden Bobblehead Dog - Wobbly Puppy Figurine, Chinese Wood Carving, Dog Lover Gift

A little wooden dog whose head bobs when you nudge it — carved by hand in the 650-year-old wood carving tradition of Yueqing, China.

This is the kind of object that makes people smile without knowing why. The head sits loosely on a turned joint, so a light tap sets it nodding. It's a folk toy that's been made in China for generations, and it works just as well on a modern desk as it did a century ago.

Details

• Hand-carved from ebony and maple
• Size: 5.5 × 7.5 × 8.8 cm (2.2 × 3 × 3.5 in) · Weight: 92.5 g
• Head nods gently when tapped — a traditional moving-joint folk design
• Two-tone natural wood: dark ebony body against pale maple
• Smooth hand-sanded finish

Why a dog?
In Chinese folk tradition the dog stands for loyalty, guardianship, and honest friendship. It's also simply one of the most loved animals across every culture — which makes this a safe, warm gift even when you don't know the recipient's taste well.

Desk companion or gift
Small enough to sit beside a monitor without getting in the way, and characterful enough that people always pick it up. A good choice for dog lovers, teachers, or as a small thank-you.

Care
Keep dry. The joint is a traditional friction fit — no glue, no batteries. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Please note
Hand-carved from natural wood — grain, color, and tone vary slightly from piece to piece. These are characteristics of genuine handmade work, not defects.