Large Thai Palad Khik Fish Fertility Talisman Sculpture on Stand

Origin: Thailand
Object type: Palad Khik / fertility talisman / folk-art sculpture
Form: Fish-bodied phallic amulet
Material: Dense reddish hardwood, possibly rosewood or Thai padauk/pradoo
Stand: Black metal display stand
Approx. size: 
Age: Unknown. Presented as vintage/collectible, not a confirmed antique
Condition: Good display condition with age-related surface wear and natural variation to the wood

A striking Thai Palad Khik fertility talisman sculpture, carved in the form of a fish and mounted on a black metal display stand.

Palad Khik are traditional Thai phallic amulets associated with protection, prosperity, attraction, fertility, and good fortune. They are part of Thai folk belief and magical practice, often carried, kept in homes, or placed in businesses as talismans for luck, abundance, and protection.

This example is especially unusual because of its large sculptural size and fish-form body. The fish adds another layer of symbolism, often connected with abundance, movement, fertility, and flowing prosperity. Rather than a small wearable amulet, this piece has the presence of a display object: bold, strange, humorous, protective, and deeply rooted in Southeast Asian folk-magic tradition.

The carving appears to be made from a dense reddish hardwood, possibly rosewood or Thai padauk/pradoo, with a rich dark tone and smooth polished surface. It sits on a custom black metal stand