Kneeling Thai Guardian Statue – Gesture of Respect (Wai)
🌏 Origin:
This sculpture originates from Northern Thailand, a region renowned for its religious art and Buddhist traditions. It depicts a divine guardian or royal devotee, often placed at temple entrances.
📏 Dimensions:
Height: approximately 110 cm
Width: approximately 40 cm
Depth: approximately 35 cm
🪷 Cultural Significance:
The kneeling posture with hands pressed together in the traditional “wai” gesture symbolizes respect, inner peace, and welcome. These figures are commonly used as spiritual guardians, marking the threshold between the material world and sacred space.
🪵 Material:
Carved from solid wood, with a dark brown patina finish and intricately hand-carved patterns on the traditional garment.
🎯 Usage:
Ideal for entrances, galleries, or meditation spaces, this piece also serves as a symbolic guardian in yoga studios, reception halls, or zen gardens.
✨ A powerful and peaceful work of art, blending Thai spirituality with artisanal elegance.
