Doll Item Number: Ed5.2672 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Kokeshi Style: two sketchy floral decorations on yellow body, one above and one below purple and red bands at waist; scrape across eye on left; six characters 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.