This Mookaite Carved Sitting Buddha Statue is carved from beautiful natural mookaite stone which typically carries a mixture of differing shades of red & yellow. Mookaite is a form of Australian jasper & a stone of many colours. Australian Aborigines consider it to be a healing stone that bestows strength. Mookaite encourages interest in new experiences & simultaneously bestows inner calm & a thirst for adventure helping to keep a balance between external stimulation & inner processing. This Mookaite sitting Buddha is expertly hand crafted with fine detail & precision with each piece shows off the qualities of the stone. It is believed Buddha statues inspire us to develop our inner qualities & bring happiness, the laughing Buddha spreads joy wherever he goes. Available in different birthstones, our carved Buddha's make ideal gifts for friends or loved ones. It is believed that rubbing the Buddha's belly will bring luck & joy! Superior Mookaite Carved Sitting Buddha Statue ~52mm - Cbv138