This is Kaga dolls, a traditional craft of Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Features: Made of paulownia wood (toso), they depict boys holding lion masks, "matoi" (battle flags), and other items, representing their dedication to martial arts. Uses: They are displayed to celebrate the birth of a boy and to pray for his healthy growth. They are also given as auspicious gifts for retirement and other commemorative occasions. Thank you for viewing.