What is the name of this?

[Henrik Sylow]

I need the Japanese names, and if possible a little background, for the
following items

 

What are these dolls called?

http://www.kitanotakeshi.com/pictures/hanabi1.jpg

 

What is this kite called and is the samurai depicted of significance?

http://www.kitanotakeshi.com/pictures/hanabi2.jpg

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Regards,

Henrik Sylow

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