OTHER NOBLE CREATURES

Lions and dragons aren’t the only fabulous beasts in Chinese folklore. Here we welcome the qilin, the pixiu and other rare majestic animals that add so much color to festive celebrations. They will all make excellent additions to your growing menagerie.

Northern Lion Once performed by acrobats for the enjoyment of ancient Chinese emperors and their royal courts, the northern style lion dance has evolved continually in performance and appearance. Today’s northern lions are usually made with fiberglass or plastic. Very few are made by binding bamboo and wire frameworks, therefore, these are costlier. Note: Your custom work needs and deserves consultation with Of Course Lion Source prior to ordering.

Northern Qilin Northern qilin may or may not resemble their southern counterparts in terms of tail and pants designs nowadays, but one feature that sets them apart is the pair of long horns that protrude from the sides of the head. Note: Your custom work needs and deserves consultation with Of Course Lion Source prior to ordering.

Southern Qilin The dance and the construction of the southern qilin continues to change rapidly, with more and more people being exposed to this beloved performance. You can recognize the southern qilin by the single horn atop its head. This style of qilin is favored by the Kejia (Hakka) Chinese people. Note: Your custom work needs and deserves consultation with Of Course Lion Source prior to ordering.

Pixiu The legendary fierce beast comes to life! No earthly creature could face the ferocious pixiu when it let out its terrible roar, not even predators much bigger in size. This is the Kejia (Hakka) style pixiu, once considered the final option in exorcising malevolent forces. Note: Your custom work needs and deserves consultation with Of Course Lion Source prior to ordering.