Doll Item Number: Ed5.2781 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Kokeshi Style: three floral decorations with two purple bands above and below; spray of irises on back; six characters; colours much faded, particularly on top of head.
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.