Eihei is part of the Striving Series of Sculptures. It joins other sculptures that include: Gambari,  Ikkyou, Kourin, Kyouko,  Noboru, Seidai, and  Toorimichi.

Eihei is a protector sculpture.  Eihei, if he was a human, would be the one you would want at your side for protection.  From his Hittite inspired top through his stance he is inspires quiet efficiency in his solemn task. He is a quietly strong sculpture meant to greet guests when they arrive at a house or business rather like the lions in front of the NYC Library.  

The Striving Series is composed of sculptures that either are inspiring (by trying to motivate you onward) or strong (conveying an attitude of not backing down)