This is our top selling line which can be placed on gate posts and also looks good on the PL33 Futed Column The Gryphon which represents to the NZ Freestyle Martial Arts, is a creature from Persian (Irag/Iran) mythology. Its purpose was to to protect the riches of the King. It is an animal made from the body of a lion, the head & claws of an eagle, the tail of a monkey & wings of a swan. The lion represents strength & pride, the eagle speed & focus, the monkey flexibility & the swan grace & poise.