Doll Item Number: Ed5.2630 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Kokeshi style: shape resembles a vase; randomly placed floral motifs; one broad band of red and one of green; four characters; occasional rough patches on surface
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.