Maneki Neko are typically displayed in shops and restaurants in Japan. The maneki neko's beckoning paw is thought to entice customers into businesses and ensure good luck for both clients and staff.
Here are some photos of a gleaming new maneki neko on display at the Black Snout restaurant in the USA.
There are cheaper maneki neko on the market, mostly made in China, but rest assured that the maneki neko on sale at GoodsFromJapan contain no toxic materials, no lead in the paint and are completely, 100% "lucky".