Cute Japanese Folkcraft of a paper mache balance toy (yajirobe) with three dogs, merry-go round style. (For a little background on "paper mache" please see "definitions" under Information at left). A bamboo pole is afixed to a wood stand. The dogs are attached to one end of bamboo sticks. The oth... more

Three (3) Japanese miniature folkcraft clay animals on a Zabuton (pillow). They include two boars, a snake (both Zodiac animals) and a cat in a basket. The boars (of which 2007 is their year) measure 1-1/2" and 7/8". The headdress on the larger was reglued but there are some chips of finish missi... more

Pair of Japanese folkcraft clay rams of the zodiac. The larger white ram measures 4-1/2" x 3-3/4" tall. The red one measures about 2-3/4" x 2-1/4" tall. Hand painted with minor scuffing. The bottoms have felted pads attached.... more

Four (4) paper mache Japanese folkcraft nodder toys. (Please see "paper mache" under information/definitions at left for a little background on paper mache). These include a ram, a boar and an ox (all of zodiac fame) and a shishi-mai. The ram is about 4" x 4-1/4" tall. Mostly hand painted but appl... more

Three very large paper mache Japanese folkcraft toys. (Please see "paper mache" under information/definitions at left for a little background on paper mache). These three animals are of the zodiac fame. They include the ox, the rooster and the dog (inuhariko). The ox is 8-1/4" long and 3-3/4" tal... more

Made in Uwajima, this ittobori style wood carving depicts two bulls going head to head in a fenced area. Briefly, Ittobori is a carving technique. The name literally means "one chisel cut". You see the angles made by the chisel, they are not smoothed out. An art form that goes back hundre... more

Shi Shi (lion dog) head made out of paper mache with a wood frame. Shi Shi are known to repel evil spirits. A string in the back allows the jaw to open and close slightly. Measures 1-3/4" tall x 2-3/4" across x 2". Great condition except for a bad hair day.... more

Two ducks made of Cryptomeria Japonica (Japanese cedar). The tree with this wonderful grain grows in only one area of Japan. The large duck measures 3-1/2" long and 2" high. The small, 2-1/4" long, 1" high. Larger one embossed with "Japan" on bottom. Few minor scratches. From the 60's. The pic... more

Two ducks carved out of Cryptomeria Japonica (Japanese cedar). The species with this wonderful grain is said to grow in only one area of Japan. Never have seen a cryptomeria carved animal so large. The duck measurs 10" high. It's head is 8-1/2" long. The little one (more normal size) is a littl... more

Ittobori style carved Shi Shi (lion dog) head. Shi Shi are known to repel evil spirits. The jaw is attached by a wooden dowel which allows it to open and close. Measures 1-7/8" from ear tip to ear tip and 1-1/8" high. In excellent condition.... more