[Tanukis], and Other Animals
Japanese, late 1940s, ten papier mâché, [gofun] and clay bobble-head tigers, 1 x 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 in. to 6 x 8-1/2 x 3-1/2 in., [minor cracks, tape residue, soiling, hair loss]; three [gofun] and clay [Tanukis] (badgers), 3/4 in. to 1-3/4 x 2 in., [good condition]; wood figure of Ainu man with bear, 2 x 3-3/4 x 4-3/4 in., [good condition]; seven papier mâché [gofun] and clay figures of cats, ox, rabbit, pig and dogs, 1-1/4 in. to 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 2 in., [soiled, good condition], all in one box, (21 pieces total). Condition: . Provenance: Collection of Prof. John W. Bennett; Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina