Doll Item Number: 529/20 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two wooden (kokeshi) dolls with round moveable heads. Part a has black painted hair. The top portion of the body is black and brown. The mid-section is wood with black, brown and red leaf designs and the bottom is black. Part b has black painted hair, and the top portion of the body is wood. The rest of the body is decorated with brown, gold, white, and red striped designs.
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.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Owned by Beatrice Brandt before May 10, 1979
- Received from Beatrice Brandt (Donor) on May 10, 1979
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Beatrice Brandt
- Received from
- Beatrice Brandt (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 10, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on May 10, 1979
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 0529/0020 a-b