H150xW100xD80mm, China
This is a clay toy named Da A Fu; legend has it that once upon a time, the area of Hui Shan was inhabited by wild monsters. The villagers were very afraid of them. One day the the Sand Child god, named Da A Fu, was send from heaven to tame the monsters. With magical powers, just a grin from Da A Fu, the monsters would become very gentle. The villagers made clay figures of Da A Fu to commemorate him. The figures are also used as a protector of devils.
Mountain Folkcraft 