招き猫 Maneki-Neko Lucky Cat

The Lucky Cat / Beckoning Cat, called the maneki-neko (招き猫) is a common Japanese figurine which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner. The cat is traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail, with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture. Many maneki-neko have a mechanical paw which slowly moves back and forth.

I recreated this popular Japanese icon using 337 pieces, complete with a working waving paw mechanism, and I hope you like it!