Pair of unusual figures

Hi, i have a pair of these figures but don't know anything about them, does anyone have any information about what they are? Thank you!

Figure by Tom2406 posted Feb 20, 2023 at 8:37 PM

 

Assume they're 1960s candlesticks from Sweden. But measurements + materials + markings would be helpful. Along with you sharing anything you know about them.

Debora

 

This one still has a sticker, Pride Creations, product of Japan.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/125719872393

 

Ah, Japan. That makes sense. And why material important. (Thought it was wood hence Sweden.) That colorway olive green + baby blue hugely popular in mid-1960s (as was orange + bright pink.)

Debora

 

Thank you very much that is a great help and super fast reply!

Although the Ebay advert says wooden they don't appear to be wooden to me, they look like they could be clay? they are a light grey powdery material inside with small fibres in.

 

That seller does say wooden. It does look like the company had some wooden objects and other objects people say paper mache and chalkware.

 

Seller mistaken. Certainly not wood. And don't think a true paper mache but described as such. More of a composite material. Lots of colorful & playful Japanese imports made of same during that period, especially coin banks.

Debora