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Among the toys in China, there are clay figurines, the most famous are the Bonhomme Wuxi, Grandfather Rabbit Beijing, Shandong tigre, tigre crouching of shaanxi, modelling Hebei, whistles Clay Henan. "Chien clay" is the generic name statuettes Henan. These toys are different from others because they symbolize procreation. Furthermore, they are a strong evocation of the ancient concept of Yin and Yang. Their many forms and special, have a mysterious color. There are fabulous animals of all kinds: female monkey prolific Siamese animal, bird nine head, and so on. According to Chinese legend, Fu Xi and Nü Wo were first created human beings, then the dog, before other animals. That is why in traditional activities organized to implore the birth of a son in temples, according to the customs of sacrifice to the ancestors, produces an opportunity for all kinds of toys clay. Some will be used in shamanism: these are the "dogs of clay." These "dogs of clay" is divided into several categories including the most important is probably the monkey clay: as the "ancestral monkey", "monkey to human figure", "monkey in the arms of another monkey ".

The region Huai Yang in Henan province located in central China is known for its animals clay two heads. These clay toys are all made by hand. The manufacturing process is divided into 5 phases: the bat of clay, kneading, shaping, dyeing and design. These toys are usually painted with the colors red, green, white and yellow.

The modeling clay animals in the picture is very original, particularly the pig located on the head of another. This work generally leaves his audience a great imagination.

The development of clay toys scattered throughout the district Ling of the province of Henan in central China is closely linked with the local customs of this region. The clay toys are called "Nigugu", "Jijigugu" and "Gugujire." At each festival lanterns (the night of 15 first month of Chinese lunar calendar) and each feast of devils (15 of the 7th month of the agricultural calendar), the district Ling organizes fairgrounds where many are sold whistles clay and "Gugujire." These clay figurines are made in general to the memory of ancestors, for the celebration of lanterns and devils, to offer a sacrifice to the soul of the deceased. This rite reflects the desire for peace and family and hopes people have many children.

The district Ling of Henan province is famous for its toys which mostly sound figures and animals clay. The statuettes are most representative of this region are excellent horse, the horse and large red, large black horse, the horse with two heads and the little horse. In addition, the idols in shaping an exaggeration based on many anectodes historical and popular legends.

The effigies of the myriad figures of the "Eight Immortals", whether sitting or not emit any air naturally at ease. Their clothing and accessories vary depending on their differences. The harmony of colors that characterizes these masterpieces that decorative arts district ‘Ling’ is a style of their own. The local art is quite different from that of other regions in this field. This work "Eight Immortals" of great finesse, has strong flavors fields. It is therefore naturally increased to posterity.

The town of Baigou Xincheng District of the province of Hebei in the north of China has long been considered a village of popular toys. In the myriad of statuettes that there is, besides the child clay representative of this city, there are characters théatraux, they generally drawing of the local opera.

The knight sword in hand is one of those theatrical characters. This great clay figurine of 60 cm in height and a simple form is often installed in the center of the house. It is, of course, decorating, but according to a popular legend, it also serves to drive out demons and to ensure security in the home.

The village of Luguba the village Baigou Xincheng District in Hebei Province, located in northern China has relied on its clay toys called Coq clay. This kind of clay figurine style simple but energetic is one of the most typical of the northern regions of China.
The figurines of the Rooster are divided into 3 categories large, medium and small. The great measure 25 cm and 6 cm small. The manufacturing process of the large is very complex and very demanding.

This clay figurine has a plastic simple and sober the bright colours and stunning. It is often painted red, yellow, black and colourful. This sort of cock gives an impression of movement and mystery. It reflects the joy and happiness.