W60xL140xH90mm, Japan
Though tiger is not native to Japan, its worship has started before the first tiger was imported from Korea some 400 years ago. The figure was generated from painting, tales and imagination, it is believe that the tiger is a symbol of strength and health. This is a paper mache tiger with a noddy head.
Here is a collection of the paper mache tiger wood block print by Shirayanagi Eiichi (http://www7b.biglobe.ne.jp/~kokakuro/essay/110619shiroyanagi/toratoratora.htm to see the complete description)
Mountain Folkcraft 