Hotei, a Buddhist monk revered as a deity in Chinese Buddhism and later embraced in the Japanese Buddhist tradition, is famously depicted with a joyful smile or laughter, earning him the title "Laughing Buddha." Representations of Hotei often take the form of masks, which are a cherished element of folk art. In Japan, these are commonly known as Noh masks or decorative wall pieces. Similarly, in Bali and Vietnam, artisans craft hand-carved wooden masks for ornamental purposes. Typically made from solid wood, Balinese examples frequently utilize suar wood, a sustainable material valued for its natural beauty.