Chinese guardian lion statues (or Foo Dogs) - 85cm (Pair of 2)

Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues which belong in pairs – one female, the other male. The female represents yin, and symbolically protects the people dwelling inside the home, while the male statue representing yang, protects the structure itself.

You can tell which foo dog is which by examining what’s beneath the paws: the male dog holds a ball whilst the female dog holds a puppy. The ball may represent the world, and the puppy may represent nature, or a nurturing spirit.

When you’re facing a pair of foo dogs, the most auspicious placement according to feng shui is with the female (with cub) on the left, and the male (with ball) on the right.

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