Doll Item Number: Ed5.2648 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Kokeshi Style: five floral decorations; red, green stripes top and bottom; red hairline ? indicated; ten characters.

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.