Hand Carved Labradorite Nine-Tailed Fox Statue, Mythical Kitsune Sculpture (Flashy Gemstone)

A Legend Carved in Stone... The nine-tailed fox is one of the most enduring figures in East Asian mythology — a shapeshifting spirit whose power grows with each tail it earns, until it reaches its full, formidable nine. In China, the Huli Jing (狐狸精) appears in folklore stretching back over a thousand years, sometimes as a trickster, sometimes as a guardian spirit, and often as a beautiful woman capable of both great love and great danger. The fox spirit Daji, said to have possessed a nine-tailed fox in the classic tale Fengshen Yanyi, remains one of Chinese literature's most infamous femme fatale figures. In Japan, the Kitsune is a messenger of Inari, the Shinto deity of rice, prosperity, and fortune. A kitsune gains a new tail every hundred years of wisdom and cultivation; upon reaching nine tails, its fur is said to turn white or gold, and it gains near-limitless magical power and insight. In Korea, the Gumiho (구미호) takes on a darker, more haunting role — often depicted as a fox that has lived a thousand years and yearns to become fully human, testing the boundary between beast and person, hunger and love. Across all these traditions, the nine-tailed fox represents transformation, hidden power, and the mystery of nature itself — themes beautifully echoed in the swirling, iridescent flash of natural labradorite. About These Pieces: These are stunning, and photos/videos do not do them justice! Hand-carved from genuine labradorite, each fox is brought to life with flowing tails and richly textured fur, catching the light with labradorite's signature blue-green-gold flash as you turn it. No two stones are alike, so each carving has its own unique pattern of colour and shimmer. These are stunning, This listing is for the one carvings pictured, choose either from drop down: Fox A (left): more compact, dynamic curled pose - slightly darker Dimensions (approximate) Height: 7.3 in (18.6cm) Width: 3.8 in (9.8 cm) Depth: 2.4 in (6.1 cm) Weight: 1.1 kg / 2.43 lbs Fox B (right): taller, dramatic upright tail fan Dimensions (approximate) Height: 8.2 in (21 cm) Width: 4.6 in (11.8 cm) Depth: 1.9 in (5.0cm) Weight: 1.2 kg / 2.65 lbs Material: Natural labradorite Origin: Hand-carved Care: As with all natural stone, avoid dropping on hard surfaces and clean gently with a soft, dry cloth. Please note: as natural gemstone carvings, slight variations in color, flash, and texture are normal and part of each piece's individual character. What you see is what you'll receive.