19th/20th century, comprising seven theatre characters, two for hanging: a large, richly carved monster with interior label, 17 x 16 x 6 in.; a carved death visage with mother of pearl inlay, 7 x 5 x 3 in.; a carved, deeply paginated goblin, 10-1/2 x 9 x 4 in.; a carved okina and a carved female royal with interior wax stamps, 11-1/2 x 7 x 3-1/2 in.; 10-1/2 x 8 x 4 in.; a resin Japanese Tengu, with reverse painted glass bead on tassel, 9 x 6-1/2 x 5-1/2 in.; a carved beast with hinged jaw, 7 x 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in.; a carved, colorfully painted female demon, 9-1/2 x 9 x 3-1/2 in.; a carved laughing Buddha, 7 x 6 x 3-3/4 in.

cracks at back top, back bottom, missing hooks for ties, abrasions at back; paint loss, breaks at rim; abrasions throughout, paint loss, tobacco odor; pest damage throughout, with some repairs and glue residue, possibly original leather tie is cracking, surface damage at forehead; paint loss, pest damage; excellent condition, color loss at tassel; repaired breaks, paint loss, discoloration; paint loss, discoloration, surface dirt; cracking, discoloration