Doll Item Number: 529/21 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Kokeshi doll with rounded head and a long narrow body that slightly flares out at the base. Head features are in black and orange. Designs on body are orange and green. Bottom of base has writing on it and has a circular groove cut into it.

History Of Use

Kokeshi are simple wooden Japanese dolls crafted as toys for children. Originally from the northeastern region of Japan, they are handmade from wood, having a simple, round trunk and head, without arms or legs. They have been in use for at least 150 years.