RareCarved Japanese Wood Figures and Wooden Holder Shichifukujin 7 Lucky God's

RARE Carved Japanese Wooden Figures and Wooden Holder Shichifukujin 7 Lucky God's There are no markings or brand name on these pieces.Benzaiten, Daikokuten, Ebisu, Bishamonten, Hotei, Fukurokuju and Jurojin are deities whose origins are found in Shinto, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism. This unique blend of gods was permitted by Japan’s tendency towards religious syncretism. Together, they grant luck, happiness, and good fortune. Each trade is protected by one of the seven gods, that can also be prayed individually or as a group.The importance of the Shichifukujin grew in the late Japanese Middle Ages, in a society that was eagerly looking for wealth. Some deities were included later, over times. The beliefs regarding the 7 current gods have been documented since the early 16th century in Japan.