As an ascetic, a man is not bound by any vows and is free to leave the monastery at any time. In thai land about 95% of the population is buddhist.
Most thai men over the age of 20 from buddhist families are expected to be ordained as monks. The letting go of one's hair serves as a symbol of renouncing worldly and fashionable pride.
In buddhism, shaving one's head (and face) is part of pabbaja. Pabajja is when one leaves one's home and "goes out" to live a life among monks among buddhist monks. This is an essential step in becoming a monk. Crafted from fiberglass-reinforced composite hydrostone, each statue is hand-molded and then hand-finished to bring out all the details.It has a permanent faux finish with a rustic look, and i also sealed it with a coat of clear sealer to give it a professional look and protect the finish. Dimensions cm long, 2.5 inches wide cm tall. This item is made of resin.