In Japanese mythology, Daikoku, one of the Shichi-fuku-jin (Seven Gods of Luck); the god of wealth and the guardian of farmers. He is depicted in legend and art as dark-skinned, stout, carrying a wish-granting mallet in his right hand, a bag of precious things slung over his back, and sitting on two rice bags.  This statue is carved from a very light weight wood- I am unsure of the kind. Measures approx. 4.75" tall x 3.5" wide x 3" deep. Very neat piece. From a smoke free home.