Someone to watch over me?

I just love this little guy and his twin who was on the other side of the doorframe. I'm guessing they are some kind of Japanese roof gargoyles or onigawara which are a common sight on temples and old houses.

Oni means demon and kawara is tile. The gargoyles attached to Japanese roofs are to ward off evil spirits and the constant threat of fire. I can think of one or two people I would like to ward off ;)

Man's enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
Lao Tzu