Doll Item Number: Ed5.2779 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Kokeshi style: one large floral, two asymmetrical ones above; yellow, red and green bands above and below; seven characters , incised line on base
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.