Doll Item Number: Ed5.2500 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Kokeshi style doll. Striped red and purple on body, floral cluster, centre front. Red floral motif on head. 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.