Fengxiang painted clay figures originated in the period of West Zhou dynasty, which lasts for more than 3,000 years in the folk, are the clay handcrafts made by clays having long history and ethic features. It is approved by the experts that the painted patterns on Fengxiang clay figures are not the similar to that in the West Zhou period, the symbolic design featuring birds, flowers, fish and worms, and auspicious birds and beasts are the remains of totem worship, spirits worship in the ancient times of China. The clay figures are painted with flamboyant red and green colors, outlined with strong and romantic patterns, which are highly famed both at home and abroad. It can not only be a special tourism souvenir presented to friends and relatives for having Shanxi feature, but a mascot for expelling the evil spirits and safeguarding the peace of house.