Doll Item Number: Ed5.2639 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Kokeshi Style: floral decorations on black branches, all on yellow ground, above and below are constricted wai characters; paint on head appears patchy.
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.