Hand-made clay statuette "ninigou" listed as national intangible cultural heritage

Local handicraftsman Ren Guohe prepares materials for making clay statuettes in Jinzhuang Village of Huaiyang County, central China's Henan Province, July 9, 2018. Originated from ancient sacrificial ceremonies, the hand-made clay statuette "ninigou" (literally meaning "clay dog") has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. (Xinhua/Feng Dapeng)