Doll Item Number: Ed5.2612 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Kokeshi doll. Five rings surmounted by a double height ring with a face, probably that of Daruma, the whole... by a wooden rod ending at the top in a handle
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.