Maklaud White Prince Ma

Maklaud White Prince Ma

Xuan Zang — The Monk: A Staff of Truth in the Hands of Silence
Journey to the West is one of the greatest masterpieces of Chinese literature. Written in the 16th century, it became more than just a novel—it evolved into a spiritual map, a myth of inner transformation and a powerful allegory of the path to enlightenment. This story of a monk and his three companions continues to inspire and be reimagined in film, animation, gaming, and literature. It has also taken shape in our work—through sculptural interpretations of its iconic characters.
He is not a warrior. He is not a demon. He is the purpose. Tang Sanzang, known more widely as Xuan Zang, became the soul of the great pilgrimage. He is the one who inspires, the one who leads, the one who unites.
The character is based on a real historical figure—a monk who journeyed from China to India in search of sacred sutras. But in Journey to the West, he becomes more than a man: a symbol of the path, of faith, and inner light.
The Xuan Zang sculpture is depicted in a pose of floating meditation. His face, like all figures in the series, is hidden behind a mask, yet the monk’s staff and the noble gesture of his hand express his spiritual essence with clarity. He is the embodiment of calm, suspended between worlds—a bridge between the earthly and the divine. Above him rises the ornate finial of the staff, symbolizing the authority of the Dharma.
The sculpture radiates sacred stillness. The folds of his robes flow around him like currents of energy. He is stillness before the storm, inner light in the darkness.
His posture speaks of serenity in motion, of prayer in action. He does not fight — he heals.
An image for those who walk their own path. Who seek meaning, not power.
Who breathe in to understand — and exhale to let go.

Unique materials and artistic approach

Maklaud products are handmade from the sketch and prototype of the model to polishing and packaging, which explains their exclusivity and quality corresponding to works of art of small forms. The work uses classic, as well as alternative materials and technologies, which we constantly research and successfully master in our work.